
What to know about concussions, from warning signs to risk factors
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
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A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
As the U.S. population ages, concussions are happening more often.
A local man with ALS who lost his lawsuit against the NCAA has had his appeal rejected.
Sidney Crosby can add another award to his trophy case.
Neurologist Dr. Bruce Cotugno says when he saw the hit Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took, he knew it was serious.
A claims administrator for the NFL concussion fund says it has paid out $485 million since its start in 2017.
A former football player at Cal U is suing the NCAA over claims the association didn't do enough to protect athletes from concussions.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.
A youth football leagues are finding another way to teach the fundamentals of football - by turning to flag football.
The CDC has released new guidelines regarding children suffering concussions.
Fear of concussions and their long-term impact drove an Upper St. Clair to wage a legal battle to stop his own son from playing football.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
Fear that his son will suffer permanent brain damage and diminished mental capacity, a father is going to extraordinary lengths to the keep his son from playing football.
The family of Pittsburgh Steelers' legend Mike Webster is fighting to be included in the NFL's billion dollar concussion settlement, even though he was the first player to be diagnosed with the brain disease CTE.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy says he will donate his brain to research after he dies so it can be studied for signs of traumatic injury.
Rob Gronkowski should miss the much-anticipated, Mike-Tomlin-is-already-looking-ahead-to-it matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots on Dec. 17.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Sidney Crosby joined his team at practice Monday morning, with no limits, for the first time since he was diagnosed with a concussion.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their season on Thursday, but they might have to do it without their captain.
Despite greater awareness in recent years about concussions, there's still a lot of work to be done in preventing them.
It's good that Marc-Andre Fleury practiced in Cranberry on Monday, but Colin Dunlap is still really worried.
Concern over concussions has led to a change in the rules for young soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
The area's largest youth soccer organization has banned headers for players under the age of 11.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
Ohio's recreational marijuana users are officially in a state of limbo.
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future.
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
Ohio's recreational marijuana users are officially in a state of limbo.
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future.
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
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President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is reviewing his first year in office.
More than 450 used vehicles will be up for auction at the December commonwealth vehicle auction, the Department of General Services' Bureau of Vehicle Management announced this week.
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For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to Fayette County for the grand opening of the very crowded Uniontown Grocery Outlet. He's been tasked with getting everything we need for a holiday get together!
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Our PTL pup, Roberto stopped by the studio!
In this edition of the PTL Winter Wonderland Tour, Daisy Jade went to Oglebay Resort to check out the holiday lights that you're going to love!
Jack Dougherty was here from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to tell us about all the fun stuff happening in downtown Pittsburgh, and there's a lot.
Boaz was live at Steel City Con and got to speak with 'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley!
Some schools are exposing children to daily doses of lead-tainted water.
If you're in a wreck, going with the wrong tow truck driver may cost you or your insurance company a small fortune.
You're in a car accident and need a tow, but when you get the bill it's for thousands of dollars.
In a statement to KDKA-TV Investigates, the VA says it is now open to the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD.
Adam Zaffuto came home to Pittsburgh after tours of duty overseas, but the wars and their emotional scars came with him.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
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?
Pediatricians are seeing an increase in pediatric cases of respiratory viral infections and the flu, Allegheny Health Network says.
With all the food, drink, candy, and parties, it's easy to let go during the holidays, but it is avoidable while still enjoying it.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
Jesse Edwards scored 16 points to help West Virginia hold off Drexel 66-60.
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.
Ohio's recreational marijuana users are officially in a state of limbo.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
All of their chocolate is made fresh from scratch, mostly in their Canonsburg facility.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion.
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Andrea Bocelli has released a statement on "health challenges" affecting his world-famous voice.
Journey and Def Leppard are coming to Pittsburgh next summer.
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A Swissvale hardware store is closing its doors for good after remaining a pillar in the community for decades. Now, longtime customers are saying their goodbyes and showing their appreciation. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
A Mercer County inmate who was being treated at a hospital in Erie County escaped custody Saturday morning.
KDKA-TV news anchor Kym Gable had a cameo as a guest at the Christmas party. Several other KDKA personalities and community leaders will take the stage during 21 performances over the next three weeks.
The Steelers lost 21-18 to the 2-10 visitors from New England.
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris each rushed for a touchdown in the win.
The Steelers' defense came up big with a stand in the shadow of their end goal post late in the game.
Kenny Pickett left the game with an injury and Mitch Trubisky was unable to lead a comeback rally in the second half.