Topics in Health & Wellness
Whooping cough cases have surged since last year. Here’s what you need to know.
Whooping cough is worrisome, but this advice from AHN Pediatrics will help.
Local nonprofit Steel City Squash is changing lives through athletics and academics
With a range of programming, this nonprofit is uplifting folks in the Larimer neighborhood and beyond.
Snot today: Easy, natural immunity hacks for kids this cold season
Keep kids healthy through fall and winter with these at-home tips.
Summer safety for babies and toddlers: Expert advice on heat and sun
Sun and heat safety for babies: We’ve got all the details.
50 years after opening, Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center & Shelter remains a powerful resource for anyone facing domestic abuse
Whether you are trying to figure out if your relationship is abusive, you are fleeing danger or anywhere in between, Molinaro says, “we are here to offer help and hope.”
KDKA report: What parents need to know about concussions among young children
Early treatment for concussions in young children can make a difference, this report finds.
Making time for your health: Our guide to gyms with childcare, on KDKA
Don’t miss our guide to gyms with childcare and ideas for getting exercise with and without your kids.
Workout help for parents: 6 Pittsburgh gyms with childcare, plus great gym alternatives
Looking for Pittsburgh gyms with childcare? Check out this list!
Straight talk about braces and aligners from a Pittsburgh-area expert
Braces of any kind are a big investment and not every choice is right for everyone — especially kids and teens. How do Pittsburgh parents choose?
UPMC data: When pregnant women get the flu vaccine, it helps protect their babies
The flu vaccine can help pregnant women and their babies. Check out the research from UPMC.
Fewer teens are vaping, say the FDA and CDC. But here’s what you need to know
Details on teen vaping, including info on what the newest e-cigarettes look like.
Advice from the founder of Peaceful Periods to help teen girls navigate their periods at school
You can help your teen girl feel comfortable about getting her period at school. Here’s how.
Teen caffeine consumption is growing: What medical experts want you to know
Pittsburgh teens may be consuming much more caffeine than they — or their parents — realize. Here’s what it matters.
Amber Edmunds is dedicated to uplifting Black mothers in Pittsburgh. This is her story.
This personal essay explores the experiences and resilience of Black mothers in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss it.
From miscarriage to motherhood: Standing up for your health and well-being
Advocating for your kids and for your own health is important — and it isn’t always easy.
Summer safety for babies and toddlers: Expert advice on heat and sun exposure
Summer safety for babies and little kids includes sunscreen, shade and staying hydrated.
This local mom saved her son from choking with this tool. Now she’s helping other families to be prepared.
Photo above courtesy of the Weir family. One child dies every 5 days from choking, but a device called LifeVac has saved 700 people who were choking and likely would […]
Daniel Tiger’s new digital game helps prep kids for a positive experience at the dentist
“Daniel Tiger: At the Dentist” is a new free game that can help kids feel comfortable at the dentist.
Sponsored Content Navigate your kids’ annual checkups at any age with these tips from AHN Pediatrics
Your kids’ annual checkups change as they grow from baby to teen to young adult. Learn what to expect at every age, what questions to ask, and when to step out of the room.
33 ways to enjoy cold weather fun in Pittsburgh, from snow festivals to tubing and more
Fresh-air family outings are trending with a wealth of activities that fire up energy.