As one syringe service site prepares to fully open, similar programs are poised to expand...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/24 5:02A Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-

Also known as needle exchanges, the programs are designed to promote safer drug use by reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. government workers

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/23 3:12P By Kevin McGill / Associated Pre

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans rejected arguments that President Joe Biden, as the nation s chief executive, has the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require that employees be vaccinated.

Beaver County school district sues Norfolk Southern over chemical plumes

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/23 11:44A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sen. John Fetterman is expected to be back 'soon,' but there's no certain timeline yet

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/23 7:07A By Marc Levy / Associated Press

Post-'The Whale,' Pitt researchers to study fat representation in film, TV

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/23 12:00A Hanna Webster/Pittsburgh Post-Ga

Partnering with the Norman Lear Center, the team wants to examine how portrayals, particularly in medical dramas, have impacted society s perspectives and discussion of fat people.

DEA issues alert about widespread threat of xylazine

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/22 8:24A By Janelle Chavez/CNN

A veterinary tranquilizer, it s also commonly known as "tranq" or "tranq dope."

Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub expands services

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/22 8:08A Hanna Webster/Pittsburgh Post-Ga

In a new Oakland location, the Hub is open to all community members.

Mon Valley air pollution warning extended

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/21 11:05A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. lawmakers want defibrillators in schools ready in case of cardiac emergencies

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/21 4:17A Jan Murphy / pennlive.com

Mediterranean and MIND diets reduced signs of Alzheimer's in brain tissue, study finds

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/21 12:00A By Sandee LaMotte / CNN

Looking at brain tissue to determine the specific level of dementia markers was a unique part of the study, its author said.

Biden signs bill to declassify intelligence about coronavirus origins

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/20 2:00P By Amy B Wang and Mark Johnson /

Pa. delegation pushes to end opioid treatment co-pays, saying many people thwarted by cost

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/20 10:23A David Wenner / pennlive.com

Pa. lawmakers grill Norfolk Southern CEO on decision to burn chemicals after train derailment

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/20 10:20A Ford Turner / Pittsburgh Post-Ga

California to ask voters to approve new mental health beds

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/19 11:04A By the Associated Press

California, home to nearly 40 million people, has nearly one-third of the nation s homeless population, and their numbers are growing much faster than in other states.

Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 3/19 10:51A By Tara Copp / Associated Press

The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.