Georgianna Sutherland
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For Spotlight PA
Lead is especially harmful to children because they are developing, so knowing potential exposure sources provides a first layer of protection.
Charlie Neibergall
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AP
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Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come. -
Toward the end of November, scammers try to leverage a Medicare deadline to pressure older people and caregivers into disclosing sensitive information like Social Security numbers. -
The University of Pittsburgh was awarded $8 million to continue researching a new therapy for Parkinson's patients. -
The report from Industrious Labs, an environmental group that works to lower carbon emissions from the industrial sector, found health costs from coal-based steel in the U.S. were up to $13 billion. -
The bill would give the Department of Health discretion on which doctors in the medical marijuana program would receive extra scrutiny. -
UPMC has confirmed plans to lay off about 100 employees and eliminate 200 vacant positions. The layoffs come after the health system laid off 1,000 employees this spring. -
The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority is entering a new era as Pittsburgh Water. In a release, the agency said the new name is an attempt to reflect the work done to improve water safety in the region. -
Most Americans are stressed about the future of the United States. Some local mental health experts offer suggestions to reduce stress amid election week. -
A research experiment from a team of students at the Community College of Allegheny County blasted off into space last night aboard a SpaceX rocket. -
One law mandates the creation of a postpartum depression awareness campaign. A bill allowing Medicaid reimbursement for doulas is up next.
