Pope Francis blasts surrogacy as a "deplorable" practice
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
Watch CBS News
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a corpse.
Lowering or pre-exposing a pregnant person to the hormone GDF15 could help lessen morning sickness symptoms once pregnant, according to new research.
A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies.
The health department is encouraging pregnant women to ask about getting tested for syphilis.
We're chatting with Julie Plake McMinn, the organizer of The Mother Of All Baby Showers, about what new parents can expect at this year's event, which will feature PTL's own mom-to-be Celina Pompeani-Mathison.
In this Health Talk, host Heather Abraham is talking with Rita Speal, who is a doula at Magee-Womens Hospital, and expecting mom Toya Dean about what doulas can offer to new moms.
Before we send Mikey Hood off on maternity leave, she's quizzing us to find out how much we know about her!
Before her maternity leave begins, we're helping Mikey Hood get ready to welcome baby boy into the world! Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk with Iyanna Bridges, the founder and CEO of The Birthing Hut, about Lamaze and breathing techniques for labor.
More babies are being born prematurely nationwide, but the good news is more of them are surviving.
Heather Abraham and Mary Ours move back to the kitchen to try some of the foods they craved while pregnant with their children.
There are many ways for someone to get help with mental health issues during and after pregnancy.
Many women either don't know they have symptoms, don't realize the symptoms may be temporary and treatable, or that they're too embarrassed to get treatment.
The Centers for Disease Control says that high blood pressure occurs in one out of every 12-17 pregnancies.
It's a growing trend that has medical professionals worried - expectant mothers with high blood pressure. John Shumway has more on how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
The "Mean Girls" star revealed the news on Instagram, posting a photo of a baby onesie with the message "coming soon."
It's part of Pittsburgh's first maternal-infant health program.
We're talking with AHN cardiologist Dr. Indu Poormina and her patient, Emily Mick, about the importance of heart health during pregnancy.
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.
Doctors at UPMC and Allegheny Health Network said they've recently seen a rise in pregnant women being hospitalized with COVID-1
Doctors say protection is key in the fight against COVID-19.
The World Health Organization advises against immunizing pregnant women with a COVID-19 vaccine unless they are a health care worker.
Since pregnant and nursing women were not part of any trial, many are turning to doctors for advice.
After going through their pandemic pregnancies together, two Minnesota sisters thought it would be pretty neat if they ended up giving birth on the same day. Their baby boys apparently agreed and arrived earlier this month about 90 minutes apart.
The early morning news that Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend lost their baby boy hit home with a lot of families.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
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.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The proposed pause on the state's gas taxes comes amid rapidly rising fuel prices as the ongoing conflict with Iran is in its second week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
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.
