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They were the drugs that were supposed to save the U.S. tens of billions of dollars. Called “biosimilars,” they are near-copies of complex and expensive biologic drugs to treat cancer, rare diseases and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and colitis. But U.S. sales have been so limited that their future...

Fish oil supplements may ease depression in some people. Some studies in adults suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help treat mild to moderate depression, but more research is needed. Fish oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role in brain function. People with...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter and her friends are all talking about going to a tanning bed. I suggested to my daughter that she get a spray tan instead, but I don’t think I’ve convinced her, since she’s under the impression that tanning beds are somewhat safe. Is there any...

Kayleigh Hegerle, a 2019 Shaler Area graduate, was the district’s first student to receive Global Scholar distinction through the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association program. The administration recognized her at a June 19 school board meeting, and the district provided her with a special cord to wear at her commencement....

Summer camps for kids span a wide spectrum of interests and likes, and a new camp being offered at the Pine-Richland Youth Center definitely falls into the category of camps that didn’t exist when today’s parents were kids — a drone camp. At the camp, which runs July 22 to...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 42-39) won 7-6 over Louisville (Reds). The Indians scored all seven runs in two consecutive innings with three scores in the seventh inning and four in the eighth. 1B Will Craig (.255) hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and scored twice. LF Kevin Kramer (.272) went...

The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park. Whether he is torching opposing defenses with his hands and deceptive speed, or he’s...

Penn State is setting a football ticket-pricing record for the second consecutive year. Single-game tickets for the 2019 home schedule go on sale to the public Tuesday, with the Oct. 19 game against Michigan reaching a new mark. The best seats cost $240, making them the most expensive tickets in...

Good for the taxpayers of Penn Hills. The highly troubled school district is getting a $3.3 million cash injection from the state on top of the regular annual contribution all districts receive. State Sen. Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills, helped Penn Hills get the extra money from the Department of Education....

Weekly day camps at Lauri Ann West Community Center draw about 20 children a week for themes including a maker studio, crafts, outdoor fun and specialty camps with fashion, ceramics and drones. Camps run through Aug. 12 at the center, 1220 Powers Run Road, O’Hara. They are aimed at ages...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A state panel has voted unanimously to revoke the law enforcement accreditation of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the largest sheriff’s office in Florida. The loss of accreditation — a voluntary certification sought by law enforcement agencies — won’t affect BSO’s operations in a major way. But...

HARO, Spain (AP) — Getting drenched with red wine might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it is the idea behind one of Spain’s most popular — and unusual — fiestas. The town of Haro staged the annual Wine Battle in Spain’s Rioja wine-growing region on Saturday. Organizers say...

Many thanks to the FBI, which thwarted a terrorist attack on a North Side church (“Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb Pittsburgh church”).President Trump has disparaged the organization because of its scrutiny on his criminal activity, but its never-ending vigilance is appreciated by every decent American. Joe Lucas South...

Recent media articles and commentary, either directly or by implication, project that inadequate child care or security at the southern border are the fault of the U.S. This is unfair and irresponsible reporting and opinion. No country or people in the world have shown more commitment and support to troubled...

The UPMC/Highmark situation is a great example of why health care should never be delegated to government control or interference. Attorney General Josh Shapiro should have left the issue alone. People had five years to decide what was best for their health care and wallets. Shapiro was only good for...

On June 15, the Ladies of the Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America (ARPCA) enjoyed a wine-tasting at Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. ARPCA is a not-for-profit organization that hosts driver education events as well as supporting other non-profits in the community through charitable giving tied to club events. Some of...

Editorial cartoons for the week of July 1....

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 1....

Pine-Richland paraeducator Barbara Sullivan is retiring after 27 years of service, but there’s no chance she’ll soon be forgotten. Close to 15 years after Sullivan began assisting her daughter, a former special-needs student, Keri Heaton said she and her family and Sullivan still keep in touch. “She just always took...

Crowds of all ages filled Daugherty Veteran’s Field on June 24 through 29 for the annual Etna Carnival. The fair featured a carousel, swings, child’s rollercoaster and ball pit. The “round up” and “tornado,” commonly known as a “tilt-a-whirl,” had the longest lines. Etna Manager Mary Ellen Ramage said that...

Hampton business owner and A.W. Beattie Career Center alumnus Jason Boyd is paying it forward. Boyd, 39, hires mostly Beattie graduates for Hampton Mechanical, a commercial HVAC and sheet metal contractor his family founded in 1989. Boyd said graduates of the center in McCandless, which offers programs to students in...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 41-39) lost to Gwinnett (Braves), 5-3. RF Trayvon Robinson had three hits to raise his batting average to .320. 2B Jake Elmore (.354) was 2 for 5 with two runs. RHP Eduardo Vera (4-6, 5.60) started and took the loss, giving up three earned runs on five hits...