Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports bird flu is now in Butler County.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
People tend to point to raw milk as a healthier, more natural option, but does the science back that up?
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Gov. DeWine started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms on Monday.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Airbnb hosts in Pittsburgh are coming to terms with the possibility of earning less money than they expected.
Three motorcycle club members are charged in thefts targeting Harley-Davidson dealerships in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh restaurants are gearing up to feed hungry fans during next week's NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Airbnb hosts in Pittsburgh are coming to terms with the possibility of earning less money than they expected.
Three motorcycle club members are charged in thefts targeting Harley-Davidson dealerships in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh restaurants are gearing up to feed hungry fans during next week's NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back on PTL and he's letting you know the best weekend events in Pittsburgh!
The Kitchen at Soba is offering up some heat to celebrate the Thai new year, Songkran, and Chef Bill Fuller shows us just how delicious they are!
Joining the show is Liz Aqiuno an etiquette expert and she's giving some tips and tricks on how we can show the rest of the country how hospitable we are during the NFL draft.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade takes us to Lawrenceville and one of the best places to grab a drink with friends this summer - Spirit!
If you're going to be at the Pirates game on May 14, two familiar faces are taking the mound - Heather and David! They talk strategy, and much more on today's PTL Chat!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
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.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
There are plenty of events happening around the city for the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss today's sports topics.
With a week to go until the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, many had been hoping they can cash in by renting out their homes to visitors.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is under investigation for their use of force during an arrest.
In this edition of KDKA In Your Neighborhood, realtor Bonnie Loya and her home-buying buddy, Jett, are touring a gorgeous property and sharing simple landscaping tips that can make your home irresistible to buyers! Aired 3/13/2026.
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.
