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Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: 13 Cases Of Suspected Severe Lung Disease Linked To Vaping Under Investigation
Multiple health organizations are investigating more than a dozen cases of suspected severe lung disease linked to e-cigarettes.
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Multiple health organizations are investigating more than a dozen cases of suspected severe lung disease linked to e-cigarettes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned leading e-cigarette maker Juul Labs about illegally marketing its product as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
U.S. health officials are again urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
A federal lawmaker is calling for the FDA to take action against JUUL's 'fraudulent' claims they help people quit smoking.
The CDC is looking into nearly 200 cases of lung illnesses due to vaping with more than a dozen of them right here in Pennsylvania.
Officials announced the death of a person that developed severe respiratory illness and say it could be linked to vaping.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now aware of 153 possible cases of severe lung disease in 16 states that could be caused by vaping.
Young people who vape are more likely to use marijuana, according to a study published Monday.
The US Food and Drug Administration has received 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes, the agency announced Wednesday.
14 teenagers and young adults were hospitalized due to breathing problems potentially linked to vaping.
A Nevada teenager was left with a shattered jaw and broken teeth after the vape pen he was using exploded in his face.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing raising the minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 as part of his two-year state budget.
Local schools say vaping is becoming a huge problem among students, and experts add that teen nicotine addiction is up dramatically because of it.
West Virginia University's Board of Governors has given initial approval to a ban on using electronic cigarettes on campus.
Many teenagers seem to believe vaping is safe, even with more and more medical evidence saying otherwise.
The country's leading manufacturer of e-cigarettes is suspending some sales on its most popular products.
City of Pittsburgh employees that smoke will soon be paying more for health insurance.
The US Food and Drug Administration recently conducted a surprise inspection of e-cigarette maker Juul's corporate headquarters in San Francisco, seizing thousand of documents, many of which relate to the company's sales and marketing practices.
A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening concern about the new popularity of vaping among teens.
In a study just published in the medical journal "Pediatrics," UPMC doctors detailed the case of an 18-year-old Pennsylvania teenager, a restaurant hostess, who recently started vaping.
A teen in Pittsburgh had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
An autopsy report says a 38-year-old Florida man was killed by an exploding vape pen.
If you're thinking electronic cigarettes are healthier than tobacco cigarettes, researchers say think again.
Allegheny County Council approved legislation that will greatly restrict where people can use electronic cigarettes.
Some small business owners are worried that their companies will be crippled by a 40 percent wholesale tax being imposed on vapor smoking items.
On today's show: Doug Heilman, 100.7 STAR and Xtend Studio!
Rain chances will be around on Thursday and Friday as well.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
The fire broke out along Hamtom Road around 1:45 a.m.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with sunny skies are likely to contribute to high concentrations of ozone throughout the region.
Rain chances will be around on Thursday and Friday as well.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
The fire broke out along Hamtom Road around 1:45 a.m.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with sunny skies are likely to contribute to high concentrations of ozone throughout the region.
The South Korean golfer won his first senior major with a score of 10-under 278.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Former President Donald Trump says he is returning to Butler County for a rally after he survived an assassination attempt earlier this month. Plus, Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
We checked out a viral social media trend this morning. Scalp massages are the next, big thing. Only a few places in Pittsburgh are doing them. Katie checked out Xtend Studio to try one out for herself.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
The South Korean golfer won his first senior major with a score of 10-under 278.
Vegas sank a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Max Greyserman.
Ji Hwan Bae scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in Pittsburgh's four-run 10th inning, Joey Bart hit a tying run-scoring double in the ninth and the Pirates rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
We checked out a viral social media trend this morning. Scalp massages are the next, big thing. Only a few places in Pittsburgh are doing them. Katie checked out Xtend Studio to try one out for herself.
Jon Delano talks about future tax holidays in Ohio and West Virginia.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The fire broke out just before 2 a.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!