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The buzz on coffee consumption

The American Heart Association says drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is generally safe for most adults and may even be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Pittsburgh constantly ranks in the top 10 cities for coffee lovers in the country. So we asked you on social media how many cups you drink each day. The majority of you say that you drink two to three cups of coffee each and every day. Dr. Natalie Gentile is here to break down what the research really says and whether it's time to feel better about that extra refill.

The rise of phone-free schools

Should kids be allowed to have their phones at school? You've seen our KDKA news team cover stories about this, and for many parents and kids, and even school leaders, the answer is not simple. Pittsburgh Public Schools has a ban in place, while others like Belle Vernon and Jeannette City School District have their own restrictions. But the question at the heart of these discussions: do the pros outweigh the cons? Journalist Meg St-Esprit wrote about this and how parents can adapt to the realities of phone bans.

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