College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Logan Coleridge thought his long-lasting symptoms were from a concussion until an MRI found an alarming, unexpected abnormality.
Parents know that all-too-common phrase from kids every summer vacation - "I'm bored!" So, what can they do to keep it from happening?
The arrest of 51-year-old Gregory J. Moore marks the latest twist in a cold case that has eluded Ohio authorities since 2013.
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
Doctors are issuing a warning about press-on nails.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
If you love watching scary movies or visiting haunted houses, you're not alone.
A new study finds that stress can actually help our immune system. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with a Cleveland Clinic psychologist about just that!
It's National Cancer Research Month. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Dr. Matteo Trucco, of Cleveland Clinic Children's, and Dr. Kurt Weiss, of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, who have joined forces to battle a form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma.
Many of us are excited to get to work on our lawns this spring and summer but it's important to avoid injuries.
It's a growing trend that has medical professionals worried - expectant mothers with high blood pressure. John Shumway has more on how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
You know the feeling, you meet that special someone and you just know. But is it real?
With Valentine's Day in the rearview mirror, we're looking into something many of us know - love at first sight. John Shumway spoke with a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic about what the phenomenon really is.
What are some signs you should keep your child home from school? KDKA's John Shumway sat down with an expert from the Cleveland Clinic on what parents need to know.
It's a decision that every parent has to make: to keep your kid home or send them to school if they're feeling sick. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with a physician at the Cleveland Clinic about what parents need to know.
Flu season is just around the corner. And if prediction models are accurate, the virus may be more severe this winter.
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
If you're one of the millions playing Wordle, you're one of the millions helping your cognitive function!
As we escaped winter's grasp, it provides an opportunity to get kids off their screens and outside.
While cases continue to climb, medical professionals say it could be much worse without the vaccines.
Diabetes is on the rise across the United States and it's affecting a population that once didn't have to worry about it.
A vaccine developed by the Cleveland Clinic could be the next big breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer.
As patients continue to recover from COVID-19, they're finding there's one symptom that seems to persist: headaches.
Out of necessity, the pandemic has driven a lot of us to use virtual appointments to see our doctors. It turns out, according to a new study, men apparently like it that way, especially when talking about embarrassing conditions.
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his puppy at the departures gate at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Fluorescent bulbs can be lit up without a light fixture, but it takes caution.
Spring is officially here in Pittsburgh, and it's coming with some warm temperatures and sunshine!
A woman was found shot in the head inside a McKees Rocks home on Friday night.
A fish fry was held in honor of Ayden Stahl, a 16-year-old killed in a dirt bike crash last week in Washington County.
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after leaving his puppy at the departures gate at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Fluorescent bulbs can be lit up without a light fixture, but it takes caution.
Spring is officially here in Pittsburgh, and it's coming with some warm temperatures and sunshine!
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A woman was found shot in the head inside a McKees Rocks home on Friday night.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
Kati Nairn from Beyond Gray joins the show and she gives Heather and David some simple, stylish swaps that will make your home feel like spring!
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are considered by many fans to be an undeclared holiday and the unofficial beginning of spring.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A Texas man is facing animal cruelty charges after abandoning his Labrador puppy at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin has a weird experiment today where he shows us how to illuminate fluorescent light bulbs without connecting them to a light fixture!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A woman was found shot in the head in McKees Rocks late on Friday night.
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.
