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While part of Perthes disease may be due interruption of the blood supply to the bone, there seems to be more to it than that and no one knows exactly why it happens.
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While part of Perthes disease may be due interruption of the blood supply to the bone, there seems to be more to it than that and no one knows exactly why it happens.
At the insurance office Simpson and McCrady, all the employees are taking part in a corporate wellness program on the bosses' dime.
Millions of Americans every year try alternative therapies to avoid going under the knife. Some include acupuncture and chiropractic treatments, but how helpful are these and other alternative treatments?
The overwhelming heat the area is experiencing can be hazardous to your health. However, there are plenty of other things about summer that can stop us in our tracks too.
The Pittsburgh area is about to enter a stretch of days with temperatures expected to reach the 90's. Dr. Tom Campbell, an emergency room doctor at Allegheny General Hospital, says even younger people without medical problems can fall to the heat.
Consumer Reports ShopSmart recently tested to see if anti-aging creams can make fine lines and wrinkles disappear.
Now, through a program funded by the state Department of Health, the Allegheny County Health Department is giving smoke alarms to owners of homes with no smoke alarms or alarms that are more than 10 years old - considered too old to be reliable.
On average, Pittsburgh has eight 90-degree-plus days a year. So far, we've already logged six and we're about to embark on a heat wave.
Doctors diagnosed Keagan with epilepsy. Medication didn't work, so recently he became one of the first patients to undergo a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
If you've been buying natural and organic hot dogs thinking they're healthier, you may want to think again.
Sleep apnea is normally associated with adults, but children can have it as well. It can leave them gasping for air and never getting a good night's sleep, but there is a procedure that can help.
Summer means time outdoors, and time outdoors can be shared with mosquitoes. How much do you know about these pesky pests?
A key state official in Harrisburg is speaking out on the ongoing battle between UPMC and Highmark.
Most parents lather their youngsters up with sunscreen before spending time out in the sun, but seven out of 10 parents are forgetting an important step in protecting their kids from the sun's rays.
A computer stolen from a hospital may have put the identities of patients at risk. Officials with Excela Health say they sent a letter to patients who visited its Jeannette campus to let them know that a computer had been stolen from radiology.
The Pittsburgh native, World War II veteran, and internationally-recongized artist Thaddeus Mosley Jr. died on Friday.
A line of strong storms could move into the Pittsburgh area on Saturday afternoon.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood are concerned about a deer with a Halloween bucket stuck on its head.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
ALCOSAN is advising people to stay out of local waterways for 48 hours after a power outage at its wastewater treatment plant on Friday.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Boaz makes his final stop of the day, talking to SHLY Deck & Fence to learn about patio covers and maybe win himself a truck?
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is about more than just hot tubs, porches, and fixer-uppers - it's also about art! Daisy Jade gets a behind the scenes look at one of Pittsburgh's most unique artists!
Team PTL's Boaz is back on today's show, and he's giving you a new and unique way to grow greens - Vegepod!
Heather and David caught up with one of the biggest stars who will be at the home and garden show - Ty Pennington!
Some of our crew here at PTL provided some antiques and old goods for our very own Dr. Lori to see, touch, and appraise!
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
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.
Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during the Penguins-Sabres game on Thursday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan McLeod and Alex Tuch scored short-handed goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1.
Evgeni Malkin slashed Rasmus Dahlin in the head during Thursday's Pittsburgh Penguins-Buffalo Sabres game.
The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood is joined by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko to discuss the trade of Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, what the Penguins did at the trade deadline, and Evgeni Malkin's 5-game suspension.
Former Penn Hills High School star and Louisiana linebacker Jaden Dugger is chasing his NFL dream.
A deer in Pittsburgh has a Halloween bucket stuck on its head, and community members are concerned.
First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the weekend forecast, as thunderstorms and windy conditions are headed toward western Pennsylvania.
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.
