PennPIRG’s Trouble in Toyland report exposes risks of counterfeit and other dangerous toys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 13 toys this year but some could still find their way into your home.
11 Nov 2021
Near Earth Autonomy drone can deliver lifesaving medical supplies to Army medics
The FVR-90 can take off and land vertically, with delicate payloads (like blood). It’s designed for extreme endurance and can spend up to 22 hours in the air.
09 Nov 2021
Pittsburgh city leaders introduce new bill to prevent lead poisoning in children
Allegheny County and Pittsburgh’s water authority already have two of the most progressive policies in the country in place to address lead poisoning in children.
27 Oct 2021
UPMC and AHN stand ready to begin vaccinating kids against Covid
Now that Pfizer has given data to the FDA on kids 5-11, the company says it may be requesting authorization for emergency use in a few weeks.
20 Oct 2021
Sponsored: How smart speakers are improving access to health care
The realities of the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of and accelerated the deployment of technology by empowering health care consumers with more control over how they navigate decisions about their health and access to health care.
18 Oct 2021
Pitt Innovation Challenge winners tackle everything from tooth decay to parenting while Black
Every year, hundreds of thousands of dollars are awarded by Pitt's Clinical and Translational Science Institute to health care innovators.
14 Oct 2021
Why are Pennsylvania school districts passing up free coronavirus testing?
Officials offered different reasons for the lack of participation, including fear of finding too many cases and simply being too overwhelmed by a chaotic start to the academic year.
13 Oct 2021
Pitt develops robot that vapes to study health impacts of e-cigarettes
Researchers at Pitt led by Dr. Kambez Benam are studying the risks associated with e-cigarettes -- particularly to youth.
07 Oct 2021
Pennsylvania healthcare workers ask lawmakers to extend expiring Covid waivers
With cases rising, healthcare professionals are urging the legislature to extend the regulatory changes to maximize the number of workers in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
13 Sep 2021
New fund transforms Pittsburgh’s affordable housing market
“We wanted to start with something that has the ability to give creative financing solutions, fill gaps and make projects go ahead quicker."
01 Sep 2021