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Researchers at Mass General Hospital announced a breakthrough in treating Type 1 Diabetes.
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Researchers at Mass General Hospital announced a breakthrough in treating Type 1 Diabetes.
A study of rats has revealed that artificial sweeteners, commonly used in zero-calorie sodas, actually did as much harm to the body as a high-sugar diet.
Keeping your diabetes in check can be tough, and doctors are divided on the best treatment options. So what's best for you?
For most people with diabetes, managing it revolves around needles, especially those who have to take insulin.
There's a new option for diabetics who have to give themselves insulin shots every day, and it's a lot easier to use.
An eye implant is helping diabetic patients see better while avoiding difficult treatments.
A woman is facing child endangerment charges for allegedly failing to adequately manage her daughter's diabetes.
A Virginia high school student who attends school with a service dog found himself side-by-side with his canine in the school's yearbook photos.
For some people with diabetes, injecting insulin is the only way to keep their blood sugars under control. What if there was another way?
New mom Samantha Loshelder has Type 1 diabetes. Her pancreas has stopped making insulin, a hormone needed for processing sugar.
Federal regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind "artificial pancreas," a device that can help some diabetes patients manage their disease by constantly monitoring their blood sugar and delivering insulin as needed.
A drug initially developed for a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is being studied for a new purpose -- type two diabetes.
A local woman is giving her dad a late Father's Day gift. It won't be wrapped in fancy paper with a bow, but it will save his life.
There's a new, non-invasive way to test for diabetes and it can actually predict who might be at greater risk of getting it.
Much of what Dave Milliren does is by touch and feel.
Allegheny County Police are asking for help from the public in finding a North Braddock man who disappeared back in June.
Doctors are now finding that gestational diabetes is more common than they thought.
Jerry Webb was diagnosed with type two diabetes a year ago. The disease runs in his family.
Forget what you think you know about heart disease. There's new information that's shaking things up a bit.
For type 2 diabetes, how about a shot that's just once a week? The FDA is considering a medicine that would be a weekly shot. And it's not insulin.
Terilyn Gillespie has had diabetes almost her whole life.
Pamela Lennon was just 15 when she woke up on Christmas Day with the telltale signs of a lifelong disease.
Having this disease isn't necessarily painful, but taking good care of yourself when you have it is.
Thousands were out on the North Shore Sunday for the annual "Step Out" walk to stop diabetes.
New research suggests sugar is bad for your brain, specifically your memory.
Travelers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport are hoping for the best amid reports that Spirit Airlines is making plans to cease operations.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Black-owned businesses in Allegheny County banded together to create a list of banned patrons in an effort to curb violence.
The state of Pittsburgh's finances is the focus of a report out from city controller Rachael Heisler.
If someone wants to know about the history of Pittsburgh and the Heinz Company, the first place to go is the Heinz History Center.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Travelers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport are hoping for the best amid reports that Spirit Airlines is making plans to cease operations.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Black-owned businesses in Allegheny County banded together to create a list of banned patrons in an effort to curb violence.
The state of Pittsburgh's finances is the focus of a report out from city controller Rachael Heisler.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
What if your planter had just as much personality as what’s growing inside it? One creative Pittsburgher thought the same thing and started giving his flower pots actual faces!
Last week, football fans from around the nation descended on the North Side, and this week, the eyes of the art world are on Oakland for the 2026 Carnegie International. Though it doesn’t technically open until Saturday, Boaz was granted an early look at the event.
The Pittsburgh Marathon is this weekend, and while most runners will lace up in standard athletic gear, a few will be dressing for the produce aisle. If you see a pack of potatoes sprinting past you, don’t be alarmed.
Round up a bunch of reality TV legends, put them on a basketball court, and see what happens. That’s exactly what an upcoming celebrity basketball tournament in Pittsburgh is all about.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
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 Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse has been named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, the team announced on Friday.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
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.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
KDKA's Meghan Schiller has more, On A Positive Note.
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on Friday amid news that Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To commemorate it, Allegheny Health Network’s department is moving to a fresh facility.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Black-owned businesses in Allegheny County banded together to create a list of banned patrons in an effort to curb violence.
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.
