Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
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CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
The various government agencies will conduct door-to-door interviews with residents.
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
The move uses the full power of the federal government to help address the shortage.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
After a large crack was found in the pier supporting the HOV lanes earlier this year, PennDOT is now inspecting several bridges in our region.
We're looking at another above-average temperature day in Pittsburgh with some sunshine.
Hermitage, Greenville, and Sharon are all offering several thousands of dollars in cash to make moving there easy, affordable, and rewarding -- and there also could be additional incentives.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
After a large crack was found in the pier supporting the HOV lanes earlier this year, PennDOT is now inspecting several bridges in our region.
We're looking at another above-average temperature day in Pittsburgh with some sunshine.
Hermitage, Greenville, and Sharon are all offering several thousands of dollars in cash to make moving there easy, affordable, and rewarding -- and there also could be additional incentives.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
More than 100 universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will be back in the governor's mansion this week after a man allegedly broke into the house and set it on fire.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will be back in the governor's mansion this week after a man allegedly broke into the house and set it on fire more than a week ago. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
You can now see a woolly mammoth, saber-toothed tiger and more at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Katie O'Malley visits with the zoo's Jessica Ries to learn more about the Ice Age: Frozen in Time exhibit!
You won't believe these pictures! A Highland cow got loose from her pen in Ross Township and started wandering around the neighborhood!
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back with some family-friendly springtime events around town!
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and treasures! This week's theme is tablescapes.
Cristin Goss, the creator of GossBoss Workshops for women, has started something new for moms and daughters or aunts and nieces and more! PTL's Daisy Jade is previewing the new Barbie-Themed Confidence Building Workshop!
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
A U.S. surgeon general report found that 1 in 5 children and adolescents will face a significant mental health condition during their school years. That's why local organizations like Listen, Lucy are breaking the stigma and getting kids the help they need and deserve.
The announcement builds on top of the $37 million Leidos has given to the university over the past couple of decades.
A measles outbreak has been declared in Pennsylvania.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game losing streak.
The auction will kick off on April 28.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
The Steelers are one of four teams to get a unique TRANSFORMERS-NFL action figure.
What began as just a single, large crack in a pier supporting the HOV lanes on the North Side has turned into a full inspection of several others across the region. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with PennDOT's Jason Zang about the progress.
Several small towns in western Pennsylvania are offering a cash incentive to try and get people to move into the area and call Mercer County home.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Local leaders are urging Pennsylvanians to get a REAL ID before summer travel plans could hit some turbulence.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
