Health

Allegheny County Council has passed legislation requiring businesses with at least 15 employees to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The measure aims to improve maternal health outcomes and support working families across the region.

The incidence of breast cancer in Black women has increased in recent years. Here, we look at the stats and share resources catered to us.

DR. JILLIAN IRWIN Overall numbers going down, however Allegheny County recorded the fewest new cases of HIV diagnoses since HIV surveillance in the county began, but...

In this column we have spoken about aging in this country in the most positive ways. We’ve covered essential aspects like maintaining optimal health...

Endometriosis less likely to be properly diagnosed in Black women by Renee P. Aldrich For New Pittsburgh Courier When Fawn Walker-Montgomery was 25 years old, after she...

by Sarah E. Patterson, University of Michigan “Families are messy, aren’t they?” a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers...

by Alexandra Cremona, University of Limerick Most of us are used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron. Yet having too much...

Guardian Kate Corbett and neurology PA Emily Fleckenstein enjoy playtime with formerly conjoined twins Hiyab and Wuhbto at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital...

by Li-elle Rapaport, University of Manitoba Body changes can raise disturbing feelings, such as looking in a mirror and seeing a reflection that may feel...

by Rebecca Smullin Dawson, Allegheny College It takes a lot to knock football out of the headlines in Pittsburgh. But reports of measles cases, exposure...