Alarming study finds toxic metals in tampons
Many people are wondering if tampons are safe after an alarming study claims to find toxic metals in popular tampons used by millions of women each month.
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Many people are wondering if tampons are safe after an alarming study claims to find toxic metals in popular tampons used by millions of women each month.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Young men are chomping on "mastic" gum in hopes of getting a chiseled jawline. Here's what dentists have to say.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are learning more about the Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk and how it benefits The Children's Heart Foundation from the families who participate.
West Virginia's heavily burdened foster care system is losing another top official.
A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic.
Ezra Bozeman died about two weeks after being granted a medical transfer from prison to a facility that could better treat his condition, including quadriplegia.
An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she claimed COVID-19 vaccines made people magnetic is being sued by the federal government.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases.
The creator of the Hunched app, Steve Evrard, joined us to tell us why he created this app and how it can help people with their posture.
If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements as they could increase the risk of heart disease.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
The first FDA-approved pill to treat postpartum depression was approved a few months ago, and it's already helping moms in the Pittsburgh area.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with what you need to know.
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.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women get a mammogram every other year starting when they turn 40 years old.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists.
Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists.
A woman from Greensburg is on the road to recovery after surgeons removed a massive tumor from her back. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
The herd at the South Park Game Preserve got a little bigger this week after a calf was born.
A second vape shop, just seven doors away from another, could soon join Mt. Lebanon, but residents are pushing back.
Several fire crews were needed to battle the flames at Fox's Tavern in Connellsville.
A $1.5 million-winning scratch-off ticket was sold at UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital.
Rain will blanket the entire region, but some areas will see severe thunderstorms roll through on Thursday evening.
The herd at the South Park Game Preserve got a little bigger this week after a calf was born.
A second vape shop, just seven doors away from another, could soon join Mt. Lebanon, but residents are pushing back.
Several fire crews were needed to battle the flames at Fox's Tavern in Connellsville.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A $1.5 million-winning scratch-off ticket was sold at UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
Chef Bill Fuller is back in the PTL Kitchen and he's showing us all the ways Casbah in Shadyside is celebrating "Lamb Week."
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by beauty expert Antonette Medved for some tips on how you can keep that makeup drawer clean and organized!
Heather and David discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and then Ron Smiley joins with some riddles!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
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.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
The 2026 NFL Draft is heading to Pittsburgh on April 23 and the impacts will be region-wide.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
See the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for the 2026 MLB season.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
For the third consecutive season, Skenes will donate $100 for every strikeout he records.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
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.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back in studio on another Thursday morning to give us some of the best events happening in the 'Burgh this weekend!
Our friends from 1-800-GOT-JUNK joined Team PTL's Boaz Frankel for some helpful tips on how to cut the junk from your garage this spring!
Chef Bill Fuller is back in the PTL Kitchen and he's showing us all the ways Casbah in Shadyside is celebrating "Lamb Week."
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by beauty expert Antonette Medved for some tips on how you can keep that makeup drawer clean and organized!
Heather and David discuss the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and then Ron Smiley joins with some riddles!
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.
