Study suggests big step forward in detecting Alzheimer's disease before symptoms
There's new hope for detecting Alzheimer's disease before a person even knows changes are taking place in their brain.
There's new hope for detecting Alzheimer's disease before a person even knows changes are taking place in their brain.
The Alzheimer's Association says the disease is a growing public health crisis in PA. Major steps are being taken here in Allegheny County, whether it's addressing under-represented communities, or helping with early detection.
This is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and as the experts point out, it's something to start thinking about when you're young.
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
It's a cause very close to David Highfield's heart. He finds out more about the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's from organizers Lynzey Groves and Kristen Jackson. The event is coming up in October.
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Kevin Lockwood is starting his three-day journey here in Pittsburgh and riding all the way to Scranton.
A study by the University of Pittsburgh claims to have found an earlier detection for people who may have Alzheimer's, and it used a test many of us routinely take.
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a summit in Pittsburgh focusing on the impact of the disease and dementia on the African American community. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew and Diane Powell about the event.
After decades of research, scientists think they may have developed the first step in treating Alzheimer's.
The medication, Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
The medication, which is called Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
What you eat now could decrease your chances of Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
KDKA's John Shumway is back and he spoke with an AHN dietitian about a new study that found changing your diet could be a way to prevent Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison meets Victoria Bayle, a local mother, who is living with Alzheimer's disease and advocating for other patients like her.
Before he went on vacation, PTL's David Highfield caught up with Sara Giammarise, the regional director for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. He will be honoring and remembering his mom at this year's event.
The event was held to raise money and educate the community about the disease.
November marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable were left exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic for various reasons.
Celebrity zookeeper and animal TV show host Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life, his family said.
The family of former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer says the Canonsburg native has been moved to a hospice facility near his home in North Carolina.
The Powerball grand prize has skyrocketed to a whopping $935 million.
A teenager behind the wheel of a John Deere Gator was arrested for driving under the influence in West Earl Township, authorities said.
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
Spirit is adding nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Boston this summer.
The Duquesne City School District's request to reopen its high school has been denied by the state.
The Powerball grand prize has skyrocketed to a whopping $935 million.
A teenager behind the wheel of a John Deere Gator was arrested for driving under the influence in West Earl Township, authorities said.
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts has passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives.
Requiring Pennsylvania mail-in voters to fill out their ballots with the proper date does not run afoul of the Civil Rights Act, a federal appeals court ruled.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 1030 by a vote of 130-71 on Tuesday.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving a commonly used abortion pill, mifepristone, and the FDA's recent actions to make it more accessible.
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
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The online auction includes jewelry, currency and other items left in the Pennsylvania Treasury's vault for more than three years.
It's a very unwelcoming situation since many people have spring plans to hit the road soon.
Before the pandemic, an obsession with lavish weddings came to a head, but lately, that's going away.
We are now in the "Onion 8" in our Pittsburgh Pierogi Bracket and here are the winners moving on to the next round!
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Sean Collier is back with another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Kaite was with Stanley Steemer for PTL Spring Cleaning to unlock the secrets to squeaky-clean success!
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette senior food writer and dining critic, Hal B. Klein, was at the 40th International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas and is here to report back on how Pittsburgh did!
A brand new exhibit is flipping the script about the women who shaped Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Fitness trainer Jordan Rose joined us on the show to check in on our Talk Pittsburgh Fitness Challenge!
The Washington Post recently reported women are getting off of birth control as misinformation about the pill floods social media. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to talk about this on Wellness Wednesday.
Kathleen Nachazel and Jesse Townsend, with the UPMC Sports Medicine Department, were here to talk about how to avoid getting hurt and the important role athletic trainers play.
What is the risk of looking at the eclipse without proper eye protection?
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
Dru Joyce III will take over as Duquesne University men's basketball coach after Keith Dambrot's retirement.
This is the third year of the award and the Steelers will once again have a presence on the stage.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have numerous must-watch games and series for the 2024 MLB season.
In the City of Champions, a hometown boxer is starting her journey to be a world champion.
Spirit is adding nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Boston this summer.
Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star.
The mall was once a center of shopping for the region and now it's starting to be torn down.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Traffic will be down to a single lane for most of the day outside of the morning and evening rush hours.
The tourism industry had an economic impact of $6.4 billion in 2023.
A new medical drama set in Pittsburgh will star Noah Wyle, known for his role on "ER."
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Get ready everyone because the ghost with the most is back in town.
Carnegie Music Hall is back open after it underwent its first major renovation in its nearly 130-year history.
Lottery fever has struck again!
The tourism industry in Pittsburgh had an economic impact of $6.4 billion in 2023.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A former Bridgeville officer is facing charges after police said he was using his phone while driving before he hit and seriously injured a pedestrian last year. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
A local student is using his Spring Break to learn a valuable lesson.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.