WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."

• Nov 9, 2022

Pandemic linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths, report says

Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19​ being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.

• Oct 20, 2022

Death Blamed On Allegheny County Flu Outbreak

A major flu outbreak has made for a miserable holiday season for hundreds of local people, and is being blamed for at least one death.

• Jan 1, 2015

Squirrel Hill Man Home For Christmas After Running Ebola Clinic In West Africa

Andy Pugh is back in Squirrel Hill after spending the past two-and-a-half months in the West African nation of Sierra Leone.

• Dec 25, 2014

The Ebola Outbreak: What Every American Needs To Know

The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.

• Jul 31, 2014

Actor's Overdose Death Sheds New Light On Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Issue

Philip Seymour Hoffman was a fearless actor.

• Feb 3, 2014

Pittsburgh's Asthma Epidemic

The number of people with asthma is on the rise.

• May 7, 2013