About Pittwire Health

Pittwire Health is focused on sharing stories of research conducted at the University of Pittsburgh that contributes to the understanding and improvement of all aspects of human health — including physical, mental, social and environmental.

Pittwire Health also highlights emerging health-related research in Study Hall and showcases Pitt research related to hot topics in the press with Pitt Perspective.

We encourage you to share Pittwire Health stories on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and through email — just use the icons at the top of the article. Printable versions are also available at the top of each story's page. News outlets are encouraged to reuse and repurpose content, including images.