Doctor Warns About Dangers Of High Heat
Mother Nature is continuing to turn up the heat on the Pittsburgh region, which makes it very important to take precautions to stay safe.
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Mother Nature is continuing to turn up the heat on the Pittsburgh region, which makes it very important to take precautions to stay safe.
Bored with your workout? Try giving ballet a twirl. Ballet works almost every muscle of the body, increases flexibility and even helps relieve stress.
Instead of completely opening up your rib cage for a heart operation, what would you say about a smaller incision and letting a snake do it?
There were no balloons and not a lot of fanfare or traffic to mark opening day at UPMC East, the medical giant's 156-bed community hospital in Monroeville. Officials were not even available to trumpet their services, but they did have guests of another kind.
Tomorrow's predicted heat could cause problems for certain groups of people and as a result, state environmental officials have called for an air quality action day for the Pittsburgh area.
Everybody is born with two to four million sweat glands, but they're not all created equal. Some people sweat more than others, and it can lead to embarrassing problems. But there's a new medical device that promises relief.
It's dangerous, it's tempting and it's on YouTube. And now, the salt and ice challenge has injured a local 12-year-old boy, all because of a dare.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek talks with local doctor and Pennsylvania Director for Doctors for America Chris Hughes about health care reform.
July 4 is one of the worst days for traffic fatalities for all drivers. For teen drivers, it's the single most deadliest day.
Blood pressure checks, vaccines and urgent medical care - you can get a lot at a pharmacy these days. How about a rapid HIV tests?
Dr. Gerald Pifer was joined in the studio Monday on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA for Medical Frontiers by Dr. Walter McGregor and Dr. Raeg Jahh-Ali.
Call it a spare tire, a pot belly or just middle-aged spread. Dreaded belly fat plagues millions of men and women. It's unsightly and dangerous to your health. But what if you could flatten your stomach by eating?
After a traumatic event, some people have trouble sleeping, feelings of anger and heightened alertness. If this persists, it could be post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can affect as many as 1 in 8 people who survive.
A rabies alert has been issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture after bats were found inside a home in Cranberry, Butler County. According to the alert, the bats which later tested positive for rabies, got in through a fireplace, and two people were exposed.
"These are people that are working in the environment, athletes and it doesn't really take much in this environment to increase your body temperature significantly," says Dr. Vukmir. "So you've got people that actually are working and that group comes in with heat exhaustion, heat cramps."
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
A Churchill woman is charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, access device fraud and 24 counts of issuing bad checks.
Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
You can help support the Ronald McDonald House's mission during Ronald McDonald Digital Day.
It was just about a year ago that Marlon Wayans was in Pittsburgh promoting the new Scary Movie, and this weekend, he's back for 5 shows at the Pittsburgh Improv!
We're spotlighting some of the best pizza places around Pittsburgh, and we kick things off with breakfast pizza from Dagny's Eatery!
The Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is back, and Robby is live, giving us a preview of all the barbecue-fueled fun!
Why are David and Heather wearing giant hats?! That answer … and YOUR questions for the Friday Free for All
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
West Virginia jumped out to a big first-half lead, then held on for a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night.
A list of Ohio high school football scores for September 4, 2026.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Watch as teams from Hempfield, North Allegheny, and Somerset Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Hempfield, North Allegheny, and Somerset Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Hempfield, North Allegheny, and Somerset Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Hempfield, North Allegheny, and Somerset Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
The Steel City Youth Football League handed out a lifetime ban for one person and suspended two others for the remainder of the season after video captured an on-field brawl.
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.
