Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds
Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
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Researchers found people given a shingles vaccine had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Vaccination exemptions among kindergarten children during the 2022-23 school year increased to 3% — the highest exemption rate ever reported in the United States, the CDC says.
KDKA's John Shumway checked in with the Allegheny County Health Department for some guidance.
Back to school means back to schedules and routines. It's also a good time to schedule that routine check-up for your student.
Back to school means back to schedules and routines. It's also a good time to schedule that routine check-up for your student. KDKA's Erica Mokay is here to share some helpful information on vaccines your child may need before entering the classroom.
Back to school means back to schedules and routines. It's also a good time to schedule that routine check-up for your student. KDKA's Erica Mokay is here to share some helpful information on vaccines your child may need before entering the classroom.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
As students return to the classroom, Allegheny County says its school-aged vaccination rates are exceeding the national average.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
College campuses are being forced to go online as COVID-19 cases rise with the return to school and now comes concern about K-12 students as their classes resume.
President Donald Trump says he's pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting therapeutics for coronavirus to patients.
Pitt's Center for Vaccine Research announced it's in the process of obtaining samples of novel coronavirus from the CDC.
Doctors say a new vaccine undergoing clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic has effectively removed cancer cells, providing new hope for cancer survivors. Lee Mercker was the first to participate in the clinical trial. In March, she was shocked to learn she had breast cancer.
Two state representatives announced the introduction of vaccine legislation.
There's important news about the possible link between vaccines and autism.
The possibility of a "flu-pocalypse" is being talked about after record numbers of patients were diagnosed with influenza in Australia
The State Departments of Health and Education have proposed new regulations that would impact all school kids.
Memorial Day weekend brings plenty of fun events to the Pittsburgh area!
Brooke Riederer was under 40, considered healthy, but still had a heart attack. Now, she wants to make sure other women are prepared.
After a couple of days of showers and storms, we'll see some light rain, but it will be mostly dry.
Overall, Lackovich had a record of 185-41 across two stints as Aliquippa's head coach.
The show which hasn't been named yet is said to be coming to a major TV network.
Memorial Day weekend brings plenty of fun events to the Pittsburgh area!
Brooke Riederer was under 40, considered healthy, but still had a heart attack. Now, she wants to make sure other women are prepared.
After a couple of days of showers and storms, we'll see some light rain, but it will be mostly dry.
Overall, Lackovich had a record of 185-41 across two stints as Aliquippa's head coach.
The show which hasn't been named yet is said to be coming to a major TV network.
Massive delays and uncertainty about where certain payment plans stand are causing anxiety for some student loan borrowers.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
The Treasury Department said it placed its final order for penny blanks this month as the U.S. moves to end production of the 1-cent coin.
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Water advocates hope this can eliminate what they see as a constant problem.
Massive delays and uncertainty about where certain payment plans stand are causing anxiety for some student loan borrowers.
Massive delays and uncertainty as to where certain payment plans stand are causing anxiety for some student loan borrowers. The U.S. House voted to repeal several student loan forgiveness and repayment programs. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller talked to a student loan expert today to help borrowers make sense of it all.
We're just a few days away from what's usually considered a huge weekend for car sales. But with impending tariffs and low supply, should consumers wait?
Kicking on when it senses the loss of power, the generator keeps the home office working as well as medical equipment, the air conditioner, and it saves the contents of the refrigerator.
The new program is debuting in Pittsburgh and five other cities across the U.S.
Maz was back in the studio today to show off some of the new cues she's been learning!
Boaz was kicking off a color-packed Memorial Day weekend tradition in Pittsburgh, learning more about the Riverlife Chalk Fest.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Happy Lark Home Organizing is helping us shape our entryway this season with professional cleaning and organizing tips.
Sean Collier joined us once again for a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide.
A mother and father in Penn Hills say they're wading through an ocean of grief right now, but they're fighting through the pain for a purpose.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to add regulations to the pet cremation industry to protect animals.
A tree crashed into a home in Pittsburgh during storms weeks ago, and the homeowners said they have been getting the "runaround" about cleanup.
Above the Challenge offers interactive experiences for individuals on the state's waiver program who are to get out and learn life skills.
Recent outbursts and stories surrounding Sen. John Fetterman have raised questions about his mental health.
Brooke Riederer was under 40, considered healthy, but still had a heart attack. Now, she wants to make sure other women are prepared.
An Allegheny County resident has been linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak, the health department announced on Thursday.
Many will be firing up the grill this weekend, but make sure you're prepping the burgers and dogs correctly.
The students who have tested positive are in first, second, and fifth grades.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to share more about how vitamins can positively influence our skin care.
Overall, Lackovich had a record of 185-41 across two stints as Aliquippa's head coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The last-place Pittsburgh Pirates have no interest in trading young ace Paul Skenes.
Christian Yelich homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in a game interrupted by rain.
When the Charles Schwab Challenge gets underway on Thursday, Shipley will tee off at 2:29 p.m. alongside Kris Ventura and Jesper Svensson.
Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal is 90 percent complete, officials said on Tuesday during a tour.
The $43 million project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Fortune named Sheetz one of the most innovative companies in America.
Rite Aid will close 47 stores soon, including several across the Pittsburgh region.
According to reporting, Nippon Steel is doubling down on its efforts to acquire U.S. Steel by mid-June.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Bedford Square on Pittsburgh's South Side has been transformed into a movie set.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
The Roberto Clemente Museum says Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
This weekend in Indiana County, the Jimmy Stewart Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Maz was back in the studio today to show off some of the new cues she's been learning!
Boaz was kicking off a color-packed Memorial Day weekend tradition in Pittsburgh, learning more about the Riverlife Chalk Fest.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
It's Memorial Day Weekend and there's more to do than just your cookout!
Brooke Riederer was under 40, considered healthy, but still had a heart attack. Now, she wants to make sure other women are prepared. She spoke with KDKA's Lindsay Ward about what women should know.
Severe storms rocked the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday evening.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
