Highmark among insurers not covering new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer's patients.
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Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer's patients.
Hepatitis C is a "silent killer" that leads to over 15,000 deaths each year, an expert said.
A mother from Butler County says a snag with her son's health insurance couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Autopsy records should be open to the public, a Pennsylvania court ruled in response to the denial of a journalist's requests for records pertaining to an inmate's death.
The deal will save healthcare for around 20,000 residents.
A new report is highlighting alarming trends across the country when it comes to health care.
Many women's concerns now extend beyond abortion access to health and reproductive care.
About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a post-pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway.
UPMC Mercy Pavilion is the home of a new vision institute and advanced rehab services, and this new facility was also built with the employees in mind. PTL's Daisy Jade gets a tour.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Emaad Khan, a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh. His organization, Spread the Love Projects is helping families pay their medical bills.
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are sending a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk that they say will save lives by helping patients diagnose breast cancer more quickly.
The clinic will allow residents to discuss health concerns from the train derailment earlier this year.
The Pennsylvania senator talks about his "downward spiral" that led to a diagnosis of major depression, how his health scare affected his family, and his reasons for feeling hopeful for the future.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
We're chatting with Richard Smith and Dr. Ken Ho, of AIDS Free Pittsburgh, about their organizations outreach and mission to get people dealing with AIDS and HIV the care and resources they need.
Do you suffer from migraines? If you do, help is soon on the way.
Science says we need to cut back on sugar but how can we do it efficiently?
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
We're talking with Lee Phillips, of Highmark, about healthcare plan benefits.
New program lets Amazon Prime members pay a modest monthly fee for access to common generic medications.
Few of us would deliberately do something to put our health in jeopardy, but that's exactly what millions of Americans are doing.
As of Jan. 1, health insurers and employers that offer health plans must provide online calculators for patients to get detailed estimates of what they will owe.
Ohio's outbreak has already surpassed cases reported to the CDC in 2020 and 2021 combined.
The trailer for Season 4 of the Pittsburgh-filmed drama "Mayor of Kingstown" is out.
The NFL and the City of Pittsburgh revealed the branding for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Erie Zoo is celebrating the birth of an adorable monkey.
The district announced that there will be a freeze on new contracts, non-essential purchases, and other hiring through mid-December.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
The trailer for Season 4 of the Pittsburgh-filmed drama "Mayor of Kingstown" is out.
The NFL and the City of Pittsburgh revealed the branding for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Erie Zoo is celebrating the birth of an adorable monkey.
The district announced that there will be a freeze on new contracts, non-essential purchases, and other hiring through mid-December.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a 2026 budget with no tax increase.
Pittsburgh mayoral candidates Corey O'Connor and Tony Moreno debated on issues important to city residents on Tuesday night.
The Community Supermarket in the Heights Plaza Shopping Center is closing.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
This closure marks the latest in a long list of retailers that have pulled out of the mall.
Spirit Christmas is coming to the Pittsburgh area this holiday season.
In this edition of 'Burgh Buzz, Heather and David have a look at some of the fall festivals and activities going on around western Pennsylvania.
We're chatting with two of the actors from the Pittsburgh Opera as they prepare to bring the classic musical, "La Bohème," to the Benedum Center stage.
PTL's Daisy Jade heads over to Stage AE to get a preview of the annual fashion show, Steelers Style. The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports and more. Plus, a preview what's to come on today's show.
Hal B. Klein breaks down his list of Pittsburgh's best restaurants.
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is responding after learning a swastika and what appears to be a German war eagle were found tiled into the floor of a Beaver County home.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime.
A Fayette County flower shop is sounding the alarm after learning another out-of-state business appears to be impersonating its company.
What Michelle Best of Cook Forest thought would be an easy bike ride landed her in the hospital and in a wheelchair.
Dr. Zach Shasteen is back in the studio. The chiropractor is showing us some stretches you should be doing before going to the pumpkin patch and carving your jack-o-lantern.
In the age of AI, it's easy to ask the technology about everything, including your health, but a doctor cautions, it could mean life and death.
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Kickoff at Jim Garry Stadium is set for 7:00.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nearly all of the stadiums seats will be replaced by 2028.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Justin Brazeau scored a breakaway goal in the later stages of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders.
People rallied to try and save both jobs and medical care at the only Allegheny Health Network facility in New Kensington.
The Community Supermarket in the Heights Plaza Shopping Center is closing.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
The company recently applied for $7.5 million in state grant funding that would be used to tear down the existing mall structures to make way for redevelopment.
Some Pittsburgh-area towns accuse one mall owner of deliberately running down his properties.
The trailer for Season 4 of the Pittsburgh-filmed drama "Mayor of Kingstown" is out.
A ribbon-cutting and induction ceremony for the first 10 names being added to the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will be held later this month.
It's been 15 years since a song talking about a couple of colors made a music artist a household name.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
In this edition of 'Burgh Buzz, Heather and David have a look at some of the fall festivals and activities going on around western Pennsylvania.
Kelly is back for another weekend watch guide.
Move over kids and pets. There's a new kind of dependent in town. Millennials are embracing plant parenthood.
We're chatting with two of the actors from the Pittsburgh Opera as they prepare to bring the classic musical, "La Bohème," to the Benedum Center stage.
We all have our fridge habits, but believe it or not, your fridge has a system, and when you use it right, your food stays fresher for longer. Heather went over to Don's Appliances to get storage tips.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
