Fewer high schoolers are vaping, survey finds
Fewer high schoolers are using e-cigarettes, according to a new survey by the FDA and CDC.
Fewer high schoolers are using e-cigarettes, according to a new survey by the FDA and CDC.
A new survey shows that about one in 10 middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes.
A new survey shows that about one in 10 middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes.
KDKA's John Shumway takes a look at young people and smoking and vaping.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
The researchers showed PPS students clips from shows where teens experienced injuries from vaping.
Vaping company Juul Labs will pay West Virginia $7.9 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed products to underage users.
Police said three students have been charged with numerous offenses after they brought a vaping device with THC oil to school.
Highlands School District is trying to get kids to stop vaping.
It can also make asthma or other existing lung issues worse.
Although not traditional smoking, it can still cause inflammation and irritation in the lungs.
Local experts held a virtual meeting on Friday to remind people about the dangers of vaping.
UPMC St. Margaret is hosting a virtual seminar to discuss the risks associated with vaping.
The Slippery Rock Area School District has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Juul vape products.
The nation's largest electronic-cigarette company, Juul Labs, donated tens of thousands of dollars to the campaigns of state attorneys general.
A seminar on the dangers of vaping is set to take place next month in the North Hills.
Local lawmakers are trying to close a loophole in Pennsylvania's Clean Air Act that allows people to smoke in some public places.
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
More than a third of West Virginia high school students vape, according to a study.
When a 31-year-old woman came to the hospital with trouble breathing and coughing, doctors first thought she had pneumonia.
State Police say they are filing charges against two teenage girls who allowed a 2-year-old boy to inhale from a vaping pen while they were babysitting him.
Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that they are investigating a Snapchat video showing two people giving a 2-year-old child a vaping device.
U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers.
A federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes will go in to place soon but menthol will not be one of the flavors included.
Health advocates are encouraging President Donald Trump to move forward with a federal ban on thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
A Gibsonia man has been charged in federal court with securities fraud.
The incident remains under investigation.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Gibsonia man has been charged in federal court with securities fraud.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
As KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports, Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest Republican competitor since he challenged and defeated Sen. Rick Santorum nearly two decades ago.
The race between Sen. Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the nation.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cellphones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
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A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
The Popeye's in Robinson has been ordered to shut down after an inspection found several violations.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
Wrapping up our 20th anniversary show with David Highfield's favorite tag line!
We're catching up with the former hosts of Pittsburgh Today Live for our 20th Anniversary and that includes our friend and former colleague, retired KDKA personality Jon Burnett.
Let's get this Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special started!
Team PTL joined David and Heather on stage to share their favorite moments on the show.
Ayana Del Valle performed Billie Holliday's "The Very Thought of You" at our 20th anniversary celebration!
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
We introduced you to Elizabeth Loughren in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
The Steelers signed four undrafted rookies: a cornerback, running back, quarterback, and linebacker.
Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2.
Puustinen scored five goals and 15 assists for the Penguins in the 2023-24 season.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
A man and woman have been hospitalized after a shooting in Adams Township, Butler County.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday. Crews will be out on Sunday to assess the damage and intensity. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller reports.
One home lost its entire second floor due to Saturday's severe weather, a local church was also heavily damaged and several of those congregants were injured when the tornado touched down in Finleyville. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
On Saturday, thousands of people were traversing several city thoroughfares for the first OpenStreetsPGH event of the season. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in floral outfits for their first Mother's Day.