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You've heard of lithium in batteries, but could it be used to treat Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Natalie Gentile is looking at the research.
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You've heard of lithium in batteries, but could it be used to treat Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Natalie Gentile is looking at the research.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is talking with representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter to learn more about this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up this fall. Hear more about how the walk benefits Pittsburgh neighbors.
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
A breakthrough has been made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
We're previewing the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event. It's coming up on Oct. 19, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The results of these infusions have been promising.
On Wednesday, Independence Health System held a press conference at the Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg to give people who may be diagnosed with or already have Alzheimer’s disease new hope and a positive path forward. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
New research out of England found that getting regular eye exams could help people detect Alzheimer's early.
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.
Registration for fans who want to attend the 2026 NFL Draft has officially opened.
Molly McKenna is Pittsburgh's 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen, and she'll be joined by two court maidens at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Rain chances during the day on Wednesday will be low, but overnight rain is expected in the Pittsburgh area.
With warmer temperatures on the way, is it time to get to work on treating your lawn for the summer? Might still be a tad early, says one expert.
A man's body was found underneath a trailer in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood late Monday night.
Registration for fans who want to attend the 2026 NFL Draft has officially opened.
Molly McKenna is Pittsburgh's 2026 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Queen, and she'll be joined by two court maidens at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Rain chances during the day on Wednesday will be low, but overnight rain is expected in the Pittsburgh area.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
With warmer temperatures on the way, is it time to get to work on treating your lawn for the summer? Might still be a tad early, says one expert.
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.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Early on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a military operation in Iran, and Pennsylvania's elected officials have responded.
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.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
VisAbility Pittsburgh is using technology to change the lives of people who are blind, teaching those with impaired vision or blindness how to do daily tasks and prepare for jobs.
Robert and Paul from Just Roll'd Up have rolled into the PTL kitchen to show us how to make and eat their latest creation!
A group of students at Point Park University decided that if they couldn’t find the perfect location for their movie, they’d build it!
It’s a dreary day outside, but Daisy has visions of Apples to Rainbows! She’s showing us around the uniquely Pittsburgh gift shop in Castle Shannon.
What’s the biggest annoyance from a passenger in your car? Backseat driving? Eating? Head in the rearview mirror? We’re sharing your responses with our Whatcha Think Wednesday question.
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.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
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.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Registration for fans who want to attend the 2026 NFL Draft has officially opened.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
The Mars Area school board voted 7-2 on Tuesday to hire Zachary Benedek to replace Eric Kasperowicz as the high school football coach.
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
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.
VisAbility Pittsburgh is using technology to change the lives of people who are blind, teaching those with impaired vision or blindness how to do daily tasks and prepare for jobs.
Robert and Paul from Just Roll'd Up have rolled into the PTL kitchen to show us how to make and eat their latest creation!
A group of students at Point Park University decided that if they couldn’t find the perfect location for their movie, they’d build it!
It’s a dreary day outside, but Daisy has visions of Apples to Rainbows! She’s showing us around the uniquely Pittsburgh gift shop in Castle Shannon.
What’s the biggest annoyance from a passenger in your car? Backseat driving? Eating? Head in the rearview mirror? We’re sharing your responses with our Whatcha Think Wednesday question.
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.
