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Only about a third of sudden cardiac arrest patients get CPR, and a new study shows your chances are even more slim if you're a woman.
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Only about a third of sudden cardiac arrest patients get CPR, and a new study shows your chances are even more slim if you're a woman.
Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman's chest might be one reason.
The American Heart Association is looking for volunteers to knit and crochet hats for newborns in hospitals across the country, including several Pittsburgh hospitals.
A recent health advisory says coconut oil is as bad as butter when it comes to saturated fat, despite previous beliefs about its health benefits.
The American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red today to raise awareness about heart disease.
For the first time, a new drug given along with a cholesterol-lowering statin medicine has proved able to shrink plaque that is clogging arteries.
Five of Pitt's football players will miss this season because of medical conditions, and the Pitt football coach is praising doctors for preventing tragedies.
Secondhand marijuana smoke may damage your blood vessels even more than cigarette smoke.
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A man has returned to compete, one year after he collapsed from cardiac arrest in the Dicks Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
The American Heart Association is urging everyone to take a break and go for a walk today.
Love is in the air, and some special infants are showing their Valentine's Day spirit!
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You may see a lot of red around town today, that's because people will "Go Red For Women."
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Stroke survivor biking across the country raising money and awareness.
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The global community will celebrate World Stroke Day today to raise awareness for the world's second-leading cause of death.
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When Anne-Marie Conlan was pregnant with her first child, she was rushed to the hospital at 37 weeks with pre-eclampsia.
New guidelines out today could put many more people on cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Make plans to walk in the Pittsburgh Heart Walk on Saturday, October 26th.
It is possible that a lot has changed since you learned CPR, and the people at the American Heart Association are using National CPR and AED Awareness Week to spread the word.
Three new studies about salt were presented Thursday at a meeting of the American Heart Association. One shows that most packaged food for toddlers contain more than the recommended amount.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
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Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
The university says the hiring freeze comes amid "the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding of research grants under the Trump administration."
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
In what was a razor-thin vote, County Controller Corey O'Connor won the Allegheny County Democratic Committee's endorsement for mayor.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
As Trump's trade war looms over Canada, the ruling Liberal Party has chosen veteran economist Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau.
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
A man brandished a firearm near the White House, leading to an "armed confrontation," the Secret Service said in a statement.
We've all seen the price of eggs and it's leading to people looking for alternatives and that could include Pittsburgh's own Rent The Chicken.
Las Palmas in Beechview imports at least half of its products and could begin to feel a squeeze if tariffs remain in place.
The popular bakery is offering nearly a dozen different flavors of paczki for Fat Tuesday.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for this new edition of Pop Talk Live!
We learned how to foster that page-turning obsession from a young age in today's Books and Beyond. This segment is sponsored by the Allegheny County Library Association.
BB and Bur Pastry Kitchen and Bakery joined us in the PTL kitchen to show us some baked goods recipes without the use of eggs.
When a dog needs life-saving care but the vet bill is sky high, a local charity called the Izzie Fund makes sure tough financial times don't mean heart-breaking goodbyes,
Daisy joined us from the Dragon's Den in Homestead, a historic place that transformed into an epic challenge course helping kids and adults conquer fears, build confidence and have a blast.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
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An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Babies born as early as 32 weeks are becoming more common nationally and locally.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Daisy was joined by Aubrey Worek to tackle those intimidating machines and to show us how to feel confident using gym equipment.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested the Steelers could offer Rodgers a 2-year deal worth $90 million.
The Colonials are one game away from earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Harris has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million with the Chargers.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
Neither Uniontown nor Meadville will advance after the incident in their first round game Friday night.
Hotel Saxonburg management announced the historic restaurant would be closing.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio.
Another store is closing in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
An economic blackout which is a pause on spending, is a movement making its way to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
He was previously nominated in the category for his work on Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
The legendary comedians will take the stage later this year.
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Whooping cough has seen a dramatic rise across the U.S. as well as Allegheny County where cases have spiked by 47,000%. KDKA's Jessica Guay has the story.
Authorities are searching in the tourist town of Punta Cana for any signs of 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the latest.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and the 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Beginning this season, the field will be called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and the rights will run through the 2039 season.
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.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
