How faulty drug tests are turning new moms' lives upside-down
New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
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New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.
Babies born as early as 32 weeks are becoming more common nationally and locally.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
In the past, conversations surrounding postpartum depression were taboo, and while they've improved in recent years, there are still many misconceptions about the medical condition.
A Westmoreland County teenager is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman.
Researchers at Pitt developed a way to identify which pregnant women will likely develop depression.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
There's a big push right now to better connect doctors and patients.
While there has been plenty of internet chatter about the safety of Tylenol for pregnant people, one AHN OB/GYN says it is safe.
Two counts of homicide and other charges against truck driver Shawn Christopher Cranston were forwarded to county court for trial.
The criminal homicide case against a truck driver accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman is headed to county court for trial.
Beverly's is a non-profit that hosts baby showers and birthdays that focus on connection.
Police investigating the killing of a pregnant Amish woman in her Pennsylvania home last week say they recovered three firearms, bullets and two spent casings.
Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish woman was killed this week say she appeared to have suffered cutting wounds to her neck and head.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
February is American Heart Month.
Despite not living with a male companion in her tank for eight years, Charlotte the stingray ended up pregnant. But how?
The Birth Circle Doula Program offers emotional and physical support before, during and after childbirth.
Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of health complications, and the CDC says the preterm birth rate is up 12% since 2014.
UPMC Children's Hospital took part in the study.
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a corpse.
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show organizers are suing the company that's putting on the Monroeville show with a similar name.
Local pawn shops are being asked to see if anyone has tried selling the radios within the past few days.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
The Steelers are ranked the 17th most valuable franchise in this year's ranking as Sportico says the organization is worth $6.51 billion.
Point Park says it's anticipating one of its largest freshman classes in history and doesn't have enough room for all of them.
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show organizers are suing the company that's putting on the Monroeville show with a similar name.
Local pawn shops are being asked to see if anyone has tried selling the radios within the past few days.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
The Steelers are ranked the 17th most valuable franchise in this year's ranking as Sportico says the organization is worth $6.51 billion.
Point Park says it's anticipating one of its largest freshman classes in history and doesn't have enough room for all of them.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
PRT says that without additional funding, 35% of its services are on the chopping block.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
The Shapiro administration traveled across the Commonwealth on Sunday, stressing the importance of the latest transportation spending bill.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
Board-certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back on PTL and she joins Heather and David to talk about bridging the generational divide.
Rania Harris is joined by Katie O'Malley to bring you the recipe for Tomato Tart, a dish she has been making for years!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is getting you ready for Steelers season and so is the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as they are ready to debut the restored Terrible Trolley!
It's been a great summer in Pittsburgh and it keeps going this weekend with the Bellevue Rhythm & Brews Brewery Festival! Heather and David are joined by the organizers, Dan McKelvey and Logan Robins for a taste of the action!
The Heinz History Center wasn't always known as one of the best history museums in the country; in fact, it has a pretty "chilling" past! PTL's Katie O'Malley speaks with Andy Masich about how it used to be an ice house!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Dr. Ken Nischal joined us to talk about how undetected eye issues can impact learning and can lead to lifelong problems.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers are ranked the 17th most valuable franchise in this year's ranking as Sportico says the organization is worth $6.51 billion.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
A stand-out high school football player will be able to suit up at his new school at least for now.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Andrew Carnegie first opened the plant in 1875.
The owners of the Pittsburgh Mills were ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines over pothole-riddled parking lots and overgrown landscaping.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Students housed in the hotel will not pay any extra fees.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has a team at the plant investigating the explosions in Clairton.
Five firefighters with the Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company have been suspended amid an investigation.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
