A window into Alzheimer's and early detection - how regular eye exams could help
New research out of England found that getting regular eye exams could help people detect Alzheimer's early.
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.
The event was held to raise money and educate the community about the disease.
November marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable were left exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic for various reasons.
Celebrity zookeeper and animal TV show host Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia and will retire from public life, his family said.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
Each Thursday through October Pittsburghers can treat themselves to farm-fresh produce right in Market Square.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Donte Robinson-Veranon had been on the run since August 2023.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
Each Thursday through October Pittsburghers can treat themselves to farm-fresh produce right in Market Square.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Donte Robinson-Veranon had been on the run since August 2023.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
Republican Gov. Jim Justice has won West Virginia's GOP Senate nomination.
The Biden administration announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese-made steel and other products. As KDKA-TV money editor Jon Delano reports, White House officials and industry experts both say this is good news for western Pennsylvania jobs.
As a young man on the streets of Homewood, Robby Wideman was bound for trouble.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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It's the time of year when parents go car shopping with their graduates, so what are some tips and tricks to get them on the road safely?
Natural gas producer CNX Resources says it plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh's airport to make hydrogen-based fuels.
A new report shows Pennsylvania drivers are paying some of the highest tolls in the country.
Here's a special version of "That's A Wrap" for the 20th anniversary celebration of PTL!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier was back with us for another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
The latest true-life story is that of singer, Amy Winehouse. It's called "Back to Black" and Friday, May 17 is the release date. Daisy caught up with the actress who took on the role of Amy, and the director, sharing her story.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette senior food writer, Hal B. Klein, was here to talk about the new openings making headlines in 2024.
Katie joined us live this morning with a sneak peak at the Millvale Musical Festival!
Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised alarms about so-called p-card payments to Mario Ashkar.
As a young man on the streets of Homewood, Robby Wideman was bound for trouble.
Xylazine, known on the street as "tranq," is a horse tranquilizer that drug dealers mix with illicit drugs to increase the high from opioids.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro calls the sentences cruel and a violation of the state's constitution.
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
We introduced you to Elizabeth Loughren in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
William Contreras went 3 for 5 with four RBIs and hit one of Milwaukee's five homers off Martín Pérez in the Brewers' 10-2 blowout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The schedule includes a Christmas Day game at Acrisure against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024 NFL regular-season schedule has been released.
Cameron Heyward, a defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has one year left on his contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Anthrocon 2024 sold out more than 11,000 hotel room nights in 12 minutes, a record for the event.
The Bakery Square restaurant will open for takeout on May 28 as a preview of what's to come once the interior space of the restaurant is completed.
Recreational marijuana could be available for sale in Ohio by mid-June.
More working U.S. parents than ever are celebrating their first Mother's Day with hard-fought access to paid time off to care for newborns.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The official "Wicked" trailer released on Wednesday gives a look at Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
A new music festival in the works for Pittsburgh later this year has suddenly been canceled.
A border collie-papillon mix named Nimble took home top prizes at the 148th Westminster Dog Show's Masters Agility competition.
Tickets to "The New World Tour" will go on sale beginning Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
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Here's a special version of "That's A Wrap" for the 20th anniversary celebration of PTL!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier was back with us for another edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
The latest true-life story is that of singer, Amy Winehouse. It's called "Back to Black" and Friday, May 17 is the release date. Daisy caught up with the actress who took on the role of Amy, and the director, sharing her story.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette senior food writer, Hal B. Klein, was here to talk about the new openings making headlines in 2024.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.