New Alzheimer's drug receives accelerated FDA approval
The medication, Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
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The medication, Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said a record 16 million people have signed up since Nov. 1.
Most people who contracted a mild case of COVID-19 saw their long-term symptoms resolve within the first year.
The group said they sold well over a thousand shirts at the event and ended up running out.
Shapiro and Davis were joined by local leaders at the YMCA for a school supply collection and distribution event.
Many students are unable to afford school lunches, and families are now struggling to keep up with the costs.
Bungee fitness will have you bouncing and soaring through a workout.
Crews will be doing concrete repair work in the tunnel between First Avenue and Steel Plaza stations through Monday.
Firefighters arrived on the scene finding heavy fire on the outside of the residence.
Despite a volatile year for crude oil prices, they ended the year similarly to how they began at around $80 a barrel.
The next drawing is set for Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Researchers looked at patients who had Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, then got the vaccine. They found no serious complications.
If you use Route 28, you'll see single-lane restrictions starting Monday.
With the Steelers still alive, Mike Tomlin previewed the final game of the regular season.
A Bethel Park couple rang in the new year with a brand-new addition to their family.