Health Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains health storiesFri, 01 May 2026 18:09:55 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1New LifeFlight Simulation Lab trains teams on the ground for skills they need in the airBy Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/05/01/lifeflight-simulation-lab-ahn/stories/202604300088Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/05/01/lifeflight-simulation-lab-ahn/stories/202604300088<![CDATA[]]>With infants at highest risk, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus is seeing a late surgeBy Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/30/rotavirus-risks-infant-health-pediatric-health/stories/202604300079Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/30/rotavirus-risks-infant-health-pediatric-health/stories/202604300079<![CDATA[]]>Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination; new pick is radiologist Nicole SaphierBy Ali Swenson and Meg Kinnard / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/30/trump-surgeon-general-nomination-saphier/stories/202604300077Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:17:33 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/30/trump-surgeon-general-nomination-saphier/stories/202604300077<![CDATA[]]>Post-Gazette wins national award for investigation that exposed enforcement failures in protecting minersBy Post-Gazette staffhttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/04/28/post-gazette-national-award-black-lung/stories/202604280056Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:14 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/04/28/post-gazette-national-award-black-lung/stories/202604280056<![CDATA[]]>UPMC Enterprises takes a stake in Koda HealthBy Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/28/upmc-enterprises-koda-health-investment/stories/202604280049Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:02:08 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/28/upmc-enterprises-koda-health-investment/stories/202604280049<![CDATA[]]>Eli Lilly to build $3.5 billion Pa. plant, create 850 jobsCharles Thompson / PennLive.comhttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/27/eli-lilly-pennyslvania-plant-zepbound-mounjaro/stories/202604280013Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:33:05 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/27/eli-lilly-pennyslvania-plant-zepbound-mounjaro/stories/202604280013<![CDATA[]]>Behind the monster mask: UPMC Magee-Womens’ Rich Beigi reaches out to union nursesBy Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/27/upmc-magee-womens-hospital-seiu-healthcare-pennsylvania-contract-talks/stories/202604210054Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/27/upmc-magee-womens-hospital-seiu-healthcare-pennsylvania-contract-talks/stories/202604210054<![CDATA[]]>Friend, not foe: The health threat from spiders is low in Western Pennsylvania, experts sayBy Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/26/spiders-western-pa/stories/202604260002Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/26/spiders-western-pa/stories/202604260002<![CDATA[]]>Fetterman wants SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken By John Cole / The Center Square https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/26/fetterman-snap-rotisserie-chicken/stories/202604260071Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/26/fetterman-snap-rotisserie-chicken/stories/202604260071<![CDATA[]]>Understanding arachnophobia: Why spiders scare us, and when fear dampens daily lifeBy Roberta Burkhart / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/26/spiders-arachnophobia/stories/202604260026Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:45:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/26/spiders-arachnophobia/stories/202604260026<![CDATA[]]>Duquesne University enters partnership with cannabis company — and research opportunities aboundBy Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/25/duquesne-university-terra-pharm-partnership/stories/202604260030Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/25/duquesne-university-terra-pharm-partnership/stories/202604260030<![CDATA[]]>Innovative free formula bank in Pittsburgh reaches milestone: 5,000 babies fedBy Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/25/greater-pittsburgh-infant-formula-bank/stories/202604260027Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/25/greater-pittsburgh-infant-formula-bank/stories/202604260027<![CDATA[]]>Pittsburgh NFL Draft Day 2 kicks off with USAWFL All-Star GameBy Jacob Geanous / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/usawfl-all-star-game-pittsburgh-wheelchair-football/stories/202604240054Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:14:40 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/usawfl-all-star-game-pittsburgh-wheelchair-football/stories/202604240054<![CDATA[]]>Steelers fan from Washington, Pa., gets emergency surgery during the draft — with family nearbyBy Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/washington-pa-steelers-fan-surgery/stories/202604240072Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:04:17 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/24/washington-pa-steelers-fan-surgery/stories/202604240072<![CDATA[]]>Butler Memorial med techs vote to authorize strikeBy Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/24/butler-memorial-hospital-medical-technicians-strike-vote/stories/202604240053Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:19:09 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2026/04/24/butler-memorial-hospital-medical-technicians-strike-vote/stories/202604240053<![CDATA[]]>Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for TrumpBy Gene Johnson / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/24/trump-marijuana-reclassified-drugs/stories/202604240047Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:33:55 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/24/trump-marijuana-reclassified-drugs/stories/202604240047<![CDATA[]]>Inside AHN's medical command center for the draft: 'We’ve got this. If anything happens, we know who to call'By Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/23/ahn-medical-command-center-nfl-draft/stories/202604230062Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:37:24 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/23/ahn-medical-command-center-nfl-draft/stories/202604230062<![CDATA[]]>Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativeBy Ali Swenson / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/23/trump-regeneron-drug-prices-covid-medicaid/stories/202604230089Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:52:41 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/23/trump-regeneron-drug-prices-covid-medicaid/stories/202604230089<![CDATA[]]>How to let go of grudges — and why it could be good for your health Ariana Eunjung Cha / The Washington Posthttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/23/grudges-health-forgivenes/stories/202604230068Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:05:45 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/04/23/grudges-health-forgivenes/stories/202604230068<![CDATA[]]>Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shiftBy Alanna Durkin Richer and Gene Johnson / Associated Presshttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/23/medical-marijuana-schedule-3/stories/202604230059Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:42:17 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/04/23/medical-marijuana-schedule-3/stories/202604230059<![CDATA[]]>