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Getting a colonoscopy as a screening test for cancer, for some people, can be a dreaded ordeal.
An arbitration panel says Highmark violated a $188 million contract with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and must now pay millions of dollars for past claims.
The U.S. Soccer Federation is recommending a ban on headers for players 10 and under, limits for players between 11 and 13 and having medical professionals rather than coaches make decisions on whether players suspected of concussions can remain in games.
Is it possible your kids or another loved one is hiding drugs right in front of your eyes?
However, local doctors and patients now are working on something that could be the first real cure for peanut allergies.
Did you know, the foods we eat can help to reduce internal inflammation and increase our overall health?
The State Departments of Health and Education have proposed new regulations that would impact all school kids.
While people usually reach for a medication meant to treat one specific ailment, many medications can do double duty and treat symptoms that initially seem unrelated.
What if someone told you that you could float your troubles away, literally? From back pain to stress, some say a type of therapy that's making a comeback may be the answer.
There's a new device that claims to ease your pain with no pills and no surgery. But does it provide nothing more than temporary relief?
New tests are becoming available for expecting mothers that may help doctors find a better due date.
Because of severe arthritis on both sides, rather than prolonging her recovery with two separate surgeries, her doctor offered the option of replacing both hips at once.
In this digitized world, pathologists now share slides in an instant electronically.
We all get stressed out, and we all handle it differently.
This area is full of great restaurants, but we don't always know or choose the healthiest items on the menu.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
Working out can be intimidating, especially for those with disabilities, and Open Up makes movement accessible.
The Pittsburgh-based university was named among those the Pentagon may block from tuition reimbursement.
The stretch of warmer weather continues this week, but there will be rain chances on several days.
A man was taken into custody in Cranberry Township after a police chase that involved a U-Haul truck.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
There is no better way to wrap up PTL's takeover of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show than with the full team.
Is it better to lease or buy a new car?
Boaz takes the Ford Motor Company simulator for a spin.
The Ford ASSET program helps educate local students.
Ford does so much work in the community to make Pittsburgh a better place to live!
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.
Pitt has struggled this year with a 2-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Finding the motivation to workout is difficult for just about everyone, but it can be even more intimidating for those with disabilities. That's what Open Up seeks to change in Pittsburgh. Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
The Pentagon said it may discontinue tuition reimbursement from dozens of top universities across the country, including Carnegie Mellon.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A man was taken into custody in Cranberry Township following a chase involving a U-Haul moving truck.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
