Health
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Hungover in Pittsburgh? Try these 7 cures, from brunch to IV treatments
Learn how to feel better after a night of drinking in Pittsburgh.
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RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
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Mastriano looks to forbid Pennsylvania colleges from enforcing strict vaccine mandates
Mastriano wants to ban coronavirus vaccine requirements for students and faculty in public and private colleges, and place guardrails around immunization mandates for other diseases.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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These Pennsylvania nursing homes named among nation’s best for 2026. See the list
Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026” report ranks the best nursing homes in Pennsylvania, highlighting the top assisted living facilities by size — and most accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
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Health care premiums increase with Republican cuts to ACA
Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced premium hikes for Pennie customers at the start of open enrollment.
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Feel the chill at these 13 spots to cold plunge in Philadelphia
From sleek wellness studios to outdoor tubs, here’s where you can take the (cold) plunge in the Philly area.
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Pennsylvania cities rank among nation’s ‘asthma capitals’
In the Keystone State, Philadelphia and Allentown are among the most difficult cities U.S. for people suffering from asthma.
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Gov. Shapiro advances plan to shield Pa. from Trump admin policies on childhood vaccines
Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled a broad plan to protect access to childhood vaccines in Pennsylvania, attempting to shield the commonwealth from any federal actions that make it harder to get certain immunizations.
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Pennsylvania’s maternal and infant mortality crisis through one mother’s loss
“I find it difficult to trust doctors and I worry about not being heard, not being believed.”
