What to know about concussions, from warning signs to risk factors
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
As the U.S. population ages, concussions are happening more often.
A local man with ALS who lost his lawsuit against the NCAA has had his appeal rejected.
Sidney Crosby can add another award to his trophy case.
Neurologist Dr. Bruce Cotugno says when he saw the hit Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph took, he knew it was serious.
A claims administrator for the NFL concussion fund says it has paid out $485 million since its start in 2017.
A former football player at Cal U is suing the NCAA over claims the association didn't do enough to protect athletes from concussions.
Bella Adkins is a gymnast and cheerleader, but then a concussion from snowboarding put her on the sidelines.
The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case as players' lawyers accuse it of trying to delay payments and rewrite the $1 billion settlement.
A youth football leagues are finding another way to teach the fundamentals of football - by turning to flag football.
The CDC has released new guidelines regarding children suffering concussions.
Fear of concussions and their long-term impact drove an Upper St. Clair to wage a legal battle to stop his own son from playing football.
The league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
Fear that his son will suffer permanent brain damage and diminished mental capacity, a father is going to extraordinary lengths to the keep his son from playing football.
The family of Pittsburgh Steelers' legend Mike Webster is fighting to be included in the NFL's billion dollar concussion settlement, even though he was the first player to be diagnosed with the brain disease CTE.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy says he will donate his brain to research after he dies so it can be studied for signs of traumatic injury.
Rob Gronkowski should miss the much-anticipated, Mike-Tomlin-is-already-looking-ahead-to-it matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots on Dec. 17.
As exciting as some of the new technology is, it isn't a full solution to the problem facing the sport.
Sidney Crosby joined his team at practice Monday morning, with no limits, for the first time since he was diagnosed with a concussion.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their season on Thursday, but they might have to do it without their captain.
Despite greater awareness in recent years about concussions, there's still a lot of work to be done in preventing them.
It's good that Marc-Andre Fleury practiced in Cranberry on Monday, but Colin Dunlap is still really worried.
Concern over concussions has led to a change in the rules for young soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
The area's largest youth soccer organization has banned headers for players under the age of 11.
Did the NFL omit 100+ concussions from the study it relied upon to show no direct link between football and brain damage?
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
Jamal Bailey was arrested on Sunday in Las Vegas on firearm charges.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
Hundreds of thousands of people are traveling to Erie to see the total solar eclipse.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
There's a second egg in the peregrine falcon nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back so you can find the catch of the day on Fridays during Lent.
Each spring, teens across Western Pennsylvania sing and dance their hearts out in their school's musical theater production.
Pending a meeting Wednesday involving the Allegheny County Board of Elections, a councilman will drop his lawsuit.
A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a budget for the next fiscal year after criticizing lawmakers for waiting until the very end of their session and approving it with less money for some critically needed programs.
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Before the pandemic, an obsession with lavish weddings came to a head, but lately, that's going away.
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President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
There's a chance whatever you're driving is under recall.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with some expert advice.
Maria D'Antonio from Y108 joined us today for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Our etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, joined us in studio to help us with some common conversation!
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchison was here with some ground-breaking news when it comes to our pets' gut health.
Last week's PTL Chicken Parm-A-Thon gave us a hankering for Italian food and lucky for us, a new spot in Coraopolis is serving up just that. We had on the owners of Cafe A Mano, Brian and Lindsay Torchia, to show us one of their dishes!
Rob Fisher, from Edgar Snyder and Associates, was here to break down March Madness pools, and if you have one with your co-workers, what could happen if money gets involved.
Ambulance and emergency medical service operators across the state say they're underfunded and struggling to survive.
A statewide crisis involving the juvenile justice system.
Is the city of Pittsburgh headed into a fiscal disaster?
Falling property values threaten to blow a hole in Pittsburgh's finances.
At Sto-Rox, the superintendent says she spends $8 million to fund underperforming cyber charter school.
A free website encourages a weekly cry and John Shumway talked to the founder about it.
Dieticians say foods rich in magnesium, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids get the seal of approval if you head to the kitchen late at night.
A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
The popular actress is sharing her story to encourage others to be their own health advocate.
Kenny Pickett is ready for a fresh start in Philadelphia.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife Maria have welcomed their fourth child.
Duquesne University's men's basketball coach is retiring at the end of the season.
Four games will be played on Thursday.
Pickett's farewell message did not mention the Steelers.
Russell Wilson is in and Kenny Pickett is out. It is true on the field and in local apparel shops.
Allegheny Health Network is boosting its minimum hourly starting wage to $18 an hour at the end of the month.
The owner of the team and the stadium is seeking a $10 million state grant to help fund the first phase of expansion.
President Biden is not expected to say that the transition should be blocked, just that it needs 'serious scrutiny.'
WalletHub named Pittsburgh among the best cities in the country for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Fallingwater in Fayette County has opened for the season.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you'll want to buy your tickets on Monday.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Steel City Con will remain in Monroeville following the announcement that the Monroeville Convention Center will remain open.
Actor Pierce Brosnan, who was fined $500 for stepping off a Yellowstone National Park thermal area trail, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
Law enforcement, businesses and organizations are already preparing for the big day.
Two buffaloes were born at Allegheny County's South Park.
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A Washington County judge has thrown the future of the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in doubt. The judge ruled the former Allegheny County executive did not have the power to contract with a private company to run it. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has more.
In an exclusive interview with KDKA-TV, Bob Huggins said he wants to coach again.
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to the Eagles.
Two people died in a massive house explosion and in Crescent Township that could be heard and felt for miles in Western Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 16 for a Presidents Day weekend of fun and automobiles.
The Riverwalk along the North Shore is flooded and the 10th Street Bypass is expected to flood today.