Even though most college students feel confident discussing and obtaining consent before sex, that confidence isn’t translating into condom use, new research from the University of… Read more
October 2021
Parenting While Black, Healthy Teeth Family Activity Box and New Breathing Tube Win Top Prizes at 2021 Pitt Innovation Challenge
Challenging health problems often call for bold and innovative solutions. Thanks to the Pitt Innovation Challenge (PInCh), a diverse group of innovators now have funding… Read more
UPMC Leaders Discuss Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory panel voted to recommend both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination third dose booster shots. The… Read more
Beer Sales for Ovarian Cancer Research
A specialty beer – brewed in memory of a special young woman – has raised more than $31,000 for ovarian cancer research at UPMC Magee-Womens… Read more
What to Know About COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health last week reported data indicating an increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvanians. The data on these breakthrough… Read more