Young Liver Transplant Patient On Road To Recovery
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a local boy will be saying goodbye to his nurses and doctors at UPMC Children's Hospital and will head home to Butler County.
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, a local boy will be saying goodbye to his nurses and doctors at UPMC Children's Hospital and will head home to Butler County.
If you are having trouble breathing, but none of the treatments for asthma seem to be working, it might not be asthma at all.
For years, young women worried about staying waif thin; for some, to the point of anorexia. Now, there's a trend for young boys to want the kind of muscle tone you see on the big screen. But a new study on boys' body image is striking a troubling tone.
Pennsylvania American Water says its Kittanning water system has high levels of PH. This warning applies to all Kittanning customers in the following areas: Boroughs of Kittanning and Applewold and portions of Manor and Rayburn Townships.
A local teenager is dealing with a sleep disorder called Kleine-Levin or Sleeping Beauty Syndrome.
Kidney stones are not something you'd expect in kids, but more and more of them are ending up in emergency rooms. So what's causing this drastic increase?
Jefferson Regional Medical Center says that a medication labeled as the narcotic Oxycodone, actually contained a non-narcotic drug. The hospital says that a pharmacy technician who handled medication packaging in the hospital pharmacy substituted another medication for the narcotic. After an internal investigation the employee was fired.
The ribs are designed to protect the vital structures in your chest, but when ribs get injured, they can actually do damage. That's the concern now with what Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is saying about his injuries.
From the medical field to the beauty industry, lasers are being used to treat all kinds of conditions. They can get rid of hair, they can grow hair; they can make incisions and improve your vision. Some can even make you look younger. KDKA's Kym Gable talked to a local doctor who was the first in Pittsburgh to use a special kind of laser called "Fraxel."
This week on Medical Frontiers, Dr. Gerald Pifer and his team of experts take listeners' questions on joint reconstruction surgery.
Will a daily baby aspirin keep the brain young in old age? A study of older Swedish women suggests there may be something to that.
For most people that have sleep apnea, the only solution has been a bulky, uncomfortable device.
Gluten-free has become the latest trend in diets with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Lady Gaga trying it. Now, a lot of people are wondering if they should try a gluten-free diet and if it will help them lose weight, be healthier or feel better.
This week on Medical Frontiers, Dr. Gerald Pifer and Dr. Ashis Tayal, Allegheny General Hospital stroke neurologist and director of the AGH Stroke Center, talk about strokes.
At least one in three baby boomers will eventually develop heart problems or have a stroke.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Mercedes Southard's remains were found nearly six months after she was reported missing in Ohio.
Kyle Slaymaker, a self-proclaimed life coach with a "spanking fetish," was found guilty of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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Anna Lauterbach is using her experience to give back to the next generation of athletes in more ways than one.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
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Whisker Wonderland is bringing a cuteness overload and sharing their story with us. This may be your sign to become a cat parent!
Daisy is in Washington County to show us why this world-class baseball event remains so special to the community.
Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the PTL kitchen to bring the ocean's freshness all the way to Pittsburgh.
Boaz is turning up the heat at Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Celtic Fire Festival!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers will leave Saint Vincent College and head to Latrobe Memorial Stadium for the annual practice under the lights.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Matt Humbert has been the Belle Vernon Area athletic director for more than a decade.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Flash flooding rocked the Pittsburgh area on Friday, leaving a mess for residents to clean up.
Anna Lauterbach is using her experience to give back to the next generation of athletes in more ways than one.
Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood was struck by lightning on Friday.
The Steelers will leave Saint Vincent College and head to Latrobe Memorial Stadium for the annual practice under the lights. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
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.
