Pennsylvania Department Of Health Says State Hit Hardest By Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
The nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is growing, and Pennsylvania appears to be hit the hardest.
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The nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is growing, and Pennsylvania appears to be hit the hardest.
Chopped romaine lettuce grown in the Yuma, Arizona, area is to blame for a multi-state E. coli outbreak, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Experts say people who consumed raw milk or raw milk products from a North Texas dairy could have contracted an infectious disease and need to take antibiotics.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that they have traced a multistate outbreak of human Campylobacter infections to puppies sold at Petland pet stores.
Florida's governor and tourism officials are declaring victory over Zika in South Beach. But the virus remains a risk in Miami-Dade County.
Health officials have advised pregnant women to avoid a part of Miami where mosquitoes are apparently transmitting Zika directly to humans.
The Legionella bacteria were found in two tests earlier this month at Allegheny General Hospital.
Manufacturers of special permethrin-treated clothing promise it will protect you from mosquitoes.
In Pennsylvania, a so-called "superbug."
Officials are reporting the first U.S. human case of bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort drug.
The number of pregnant women in the United States infected with Zika virus is suddenly tripling, due to a change in how the government is counting cases.
Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States and Latin America, U.S. health officials said Wednesday there is no longer any doubt the Zika virus causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and other severe brain defects.
The flu vaccine may not be very effective this winter, according to U.S. health officials who worry this may lead to more serious illnesses and deaths.
A Doctors Without Borders physician who recently returned to the city after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, according to preliminary test results, city officials said Thursday.
As concerns over Ebola continue to spread, Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing in on how the virus is being handled.
Gov. Tom Corbett says three Pennsylvanians who were on a flight from Cleveland to Dallas with a nurse who tested positive for Ebola are being monitored in Texas and haven't been back home since the Monday trip.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed the first case of Enterovirus D68 in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Two area schools notified parents Thursday they had students with confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, or EV68.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting that there are no confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68 in the southwestern Pennsylvania area despite reports earlier from two school districts.
Allegheny County health officials say a report of a second case of measles within the last month was a false alarm.
As we get older we take less care on preventative vaccines, but the CDC is hoping to inform more adults about vaccines can prevent shingles, pneumonia, and cancer.
Brandon Darbhunauth, 13, estimates he gets two to three hours of exercise a day.
This year's Boy Scouts of America's national Jamboree is being billed as the most physically demanding in its history, but if your BMI is too high, you're not invited.
Many parents probably remember that popular primer on bodily functions called "Everybody Poops." Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that human feces are found in more than half of public swimming pools.
Dimitri Rivera, 12, has autism. His mother saw signs when he was just 2-years-old.
A motorcycle club donated a truckload of toys to spread holiday cheer to pediatric patients at UPMC Mercy Burn Center.
Frank Morrison of Braddock Hills was found guilty of robbing a West Virginia bank in 2018.
When Charlie Kiss and Matt Miller set out to improve the weight room years ago, they never expected to be gifted a brand-new one.
Police are looking for 16-year-old Eric Krassman Jr. who is charged in the shooting death of another 16-year-old.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
A motorcycle club donated a truckload of toys to spread holiday cheer to pediatric patients at UPMC Mercy Burn Center.
Frank Morrison of Braddock Hills was found guilty of robbing a West Virginia bank in 2018.
When Charlie Kiss and Matt Miller set out to improve the weight room years ago, they never expected to be gifted a brand-new one.
Police are looking for 16-year-old Eric Krassman Jr. who is charged in the shooting death of another 16-year-old.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Electors are voting in each state to formalize President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
We got to re-visit Frzy's performance at Highmark First Night at the end of 2020 when he brought the house down with a performance from a famous Pittsburgh rooftop.
Daisy stopped by Market Square to learn how the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is raising money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
The 71st Annual Free Care Fund Telethon started at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. We got a jump start of the telethon on PTL with the Neighborhood Ford Store and Eat'n Park giving away a car!
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Fitness instructor Jordan Rose joined the program to show us some kettlebell exercises to help build full-body strength.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Ogunjobi provided meals and supplies to immigrants resettling in Pittsburgh ahead of Christmas.
Seth Henigan threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns in his final game for No. 25 Memphis.
Pitt has made it to the final four of the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
When the Athletic Director and football coach set out to provide a new weight room for student athletes at McKeesport, they didn't expect the surprise they were in for. Chilekasi Adele has the story.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Carl Lam's forecast!
Across the country, workers at Amazon, with support from the Teamsters, have gone on strike with less than a week until Christmas. KDKA's Lauren Linder has more from Imperial.
We got to re-visit Frzy's performance at Highmark First Night at the end of 2020 when he brought the house down with a performance from a famous Pittsburgh rooftop.
Daisy stopped by Market Square to learn how the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is raising money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
