Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
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The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
Some addiction and recovery specialists in Pittsburgh fear the rise will continue.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children.
Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of health complications, and the CDC says the preterm birth rate is up 12% since 2014.
The meat trays come in twin packs that include prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa or black pepper-coated dry salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa, and prosciutto.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
The health department is encouraging pregnant women to ask about getting tested for syphilis.
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
Zoonotic diseases are those that spread from animals to humans.
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths.
One Monday in early March, a team of 15 health specialists affiliated with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry began knocking on doors along Taggart Street in East Palestine, Ohio.
Riley's Pour House is an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the devastating fire.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Riley's Pour House is an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the devastating fire.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, to hit targets inside Russia.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board after winning a decisive U.S. Senate race against his Democratic opponent.
Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate has triggered an automatic recount.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking new steps to protect pets of domestic violence survivors.
Pennsylvania will conduct a legally required recount in the Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
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The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Chile was in Kennywood this morning and he got us ready for the opening night of the holiday lights!
Boaz spent some time at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium this morning celebrating the 40th birthday of Mickey the Penguin! Pittsburgh Dad, Rick Seback and others were in attendance!
Mikey was at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall this morning learning more about the DAV Van and how it is helping our local veterans in the community.
Jason Capps traded in his yinz for "ciao" to uncover Italy's best-kept secrets. He joined our PTL kitchen to make an authentic recipe straight from Tuscany.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
The Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers limited Lamar Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense in an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
A key figure in West Virginia University's wide-ranging reductions to academic programs and faculty positions before stepping down a year ago has quietly returned to the school.
Steelers legend "Mean" Joe Greene grew emotional Saturday while speaking at a reunion of players from the team's Super Bowl IX win 50 years ago.
Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
The band continues its touring schedule in 2025 and in August, they'll make a stop at PPG Paints Arena.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Sunday marked three days since a fire tore through Riley's Pour House in Carnegie. It's an area staple, and many people are trying to support Riley's after the incident. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
The Allegheny County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in Glassport.
Steelers fans shared their confidence after Sunday's win against the Baltimore Ravens as the team improved to 8-2 and took first-place honors in the AFC North. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
22-year-old Michael Singleton was taken into custody in North Versailles after violating his probation on aggravated assault charges.
In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano is joined by Charla Irwin-Buncher from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to discuss their involvement with the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
