Hundreds to take part in Pittsburgh's Walk to End Alzheimer's
We're previewing the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event. It's coming up on Oct. 19, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.
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We're previewing the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event. It's coming up on Oct. 19, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The results of these infusions have been promising.
On Wednesday, Independence Health System held a press conference at the Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg to give people who may be diagnosed with or already have Alzheimer’s disease new hope and a positive path forward. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
New research out of England found that getting regular eye exams could help people detect Alzheimer's early.
There's new hope for detecting Alzheimer's disease before a person even knows changes are taking place in their brain.
The Alzheimer's Association says the disease is a growing public health crisis in PA. Major steps are being taken here in Allegheny County, whether it's addressing under-represented communities, or helping with early detection.
This is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and as the experts point out, it's something to start thinking about when you're young.
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburgh in October.
It's a cause very close to David Highfield's heart. He finds out more about the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's from organizers Lynzey Groves and Kristen Jackson. The event is coming up in October.
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Kevin Lockwood is starting his three-day journey here in Pittsburgh and riding all the way to Scranton.
A study by the University of Pittsburgh claims to have found an earlier detection for people who may have Alzheimer's, and it used a test many of us routinely take.
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a summit in Pittsburgh focusing on the impact of the disease and dementia on the African American community. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew and Diane Powell about the event.
After decades of research, scientists think they may have developed the first step in treating Alzheimer's.
The medication, Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
The medication, which is called Lecanemab, was designed to reduce amyloid beta plaque in the brain that's linked to the disease.
What you eat now could decrease your chances of Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
KDKA's John Shumway is back and he spoke with an AHN dietitian about a new study that found changing your diet could be a way to prevent Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
PTL's Celina Pompeani Mathison meets Victoria Bayle, a local mother, who is living with Alzheimer's disease and advocating for other patients like her.
Before he went on vacation, PTL's David Highfield caught up with Sara Giammarise, the regional director for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. He will be honoring and remembering his mom at this year's event.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they're growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they're growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
The Steelers can clinch the AFC North today with a win over the Ravens.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
EMS volunteers at one small Westmoreland County agency are sounding the alarm over thier sudden inability to answer calls. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer shares the story.
Snow across the Pittsburgh area on Saturday morning made a mess of the roads. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer was out tracking some crashes and shares some close calls.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Baristas in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle are organizing in response to what they see as unfair labor practices from Starbucks. Now, they’re growing to places like Columbus, Ohio, and Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Watch as teams from Somerset Area, Penn Hills, and Plum high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
