Diabetes Breakthrough: Common Vaccine Can Improve Blood Sugar Levels Long-Term
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.
Thomas Robinson is accused of using his status within the Delta Upsilon fraternity to recruit pledges to help with drug trafficking.
Our rainy weather pattern is set to return either late Saturday or early Sunday
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the AHN Field at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's director of community says "countless lives" were saved after an alleged terror plot was thwarted.
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1.8 million was sold in Cambria County.
Thomas Robinson is accused of using his status within the Delta Upsilon fraternity to recruit pledges to help with drug trafficking.
The show was called off because of the wet and muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
A teenager is listed in grave condition after he fell approximately three stories from a roof in Highland Park.
Our rainy weather pattern is set to return either late Saturday or early Sunday
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
Table Magazine’s Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, is back to tell us about three things to do this weekend.
Immersive theater is all the rage, and soon it's going to go bump in the night with Campfire Stories, the latest production from the Vigilance Theater Group. Here to tell us all about it are founder Sean Collier and actresses Sydney DuBose and Elizabeth Glyptis!
No passport needed to take in the food and culture this weekend, and here to tell us more about the Placek Family Slavic Festival, sponsored by Best Windo and Doors, is Jim Shustrick, the entertainment coordinator for the event.
What's old is new - Apple revealed its first-ever folding iPhone, and it's already turning heads. Here to show us what makes it different is PTL tech expert Cami Nwokedi.
The nationally touring festival is making its Steel City debut this weekend, and Xinyu Ye, Panda Fest's event manager, joined PTL to give us a sneak peek at the "panda-monium!"
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the AHN Field at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
"Countless lives" were saved after the FBI thwarted an alleged "mass casualty attack" planned by a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's director of community security said. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The Pennsylvania State Police held a first-of-its-kind event with the goal of helping to recruit people interested in careers serving the commonwealth. And today, the general public got a chance to get to know them and everything they do at Point State Park.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
