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Homestead Lays Beloved Fire Chief To Rest
HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — It was a sad day in Homestead where the community said goodbye to their beloved, long-time fire chief. Chief William Purifoy led the Homestead Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years....
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Study Finds Link Between Statin Users And High-Calorie Diets
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Millions of Americans take medication to keep the cholesterol in check. But now a new study suggests some people use that as a free pass to eat what they want. John Paradiso, 57,...
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Research: Women With Diabetes More Likely To Develop Heart Disease
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Forget what you think you know about heart disease. There’s new information that’s shaking things up a bit. People with diabetes are at increased risk of heart disease. But is the...
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Some Younger Women Being Blindsided By Silent Killer – Heart Disease
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Younger women – some as young as their 20’s – are being blindsided by a silent killer. Health Editor Dr. Maria Simbra has more on a potentially life-threatening problem and the...
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Go Red For Women Today To Raise Heart Health Awareness
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- You may see a lot of red around town today, that’s because people will “Go Red For Women.” The annual “Go Red for Women” day is a way for the American Heart Association to raise...
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Beware Extremes: Exercise, Anger May Trigger Heart Attack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Working out that angry stress? You may want to wait until you calm down. A Canadian study shows intense exercise when you’re mad could be hazardous to your health. “Increasingly,...
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Go Red For Women Today To Raise Heart Health Awareness
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Today is Go Red for Women Day. The American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red to raise awareness about heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the number one...
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Too Much Standing Linked To Heart Disease, Study Says
CBS Local — A new look at the health of Canadian workers suggests that people who mainly stand to do their job are more at risk for heart disease than workers who sit. Researchers followed 7,300...
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Heart Disease Linked To How Fast You Walk, Study Says
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter CBS Local — People who enjoy walking at a nice, leisurely speed may want to think about picking up the pace. Researchers in England are warning that people who like...
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Eating Cheese Daily May Be Good For You, Study Finds
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter CBS Local — Cheese fans around the world, rejoice! The study you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Researchers have found that eating cheese every day is good for your...
View ArticleResearchers Link Restless Leg Syndrome And Heart Disease
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Carol Boehm has symptoms of restless leg syndrome. “I notice if I’ll be laying in bed, sometimes it feels like you just don’t know what to do with...
View Article1 Cigarette Per Day Still Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter CBS Local — There’s no such thing as just smoking a little bit, according to a new study. British researchers say that even smoking just one cigarette a day still has...
View ArticleEating Cheese Won’t Increase Risk Of Heart Problems, Study Says
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter HOUSTON, Texas (CBS Local) – A new study is giving cheese lovers a reason to celebrate. Researchers say eating dairy products won’t increase your risk of developing...
View ArticleNew HeartFlow Test Helping To Diagnose, Treat Heart Disease
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Heart disease can sometimes be difficult to diagnose, especially if a stress test comes back normal, but a new test is helping to change that....
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Research: Deaths From Heart Disease And These Other Conditions On The Rise
(CNN) — Death rates in the United States due to cardiometabolic diseases — heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure — have either plateaued or climbed in recent years, new research...
View ArticleNew Research Shows The Coronavirus Can Attack Both The Heart And Lungs
PETERS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One of the newest lessons about the coronavirus is how it impacts organs besides the lungs. “Viruses have a propensity for attacking the heart,” says Dr. Bob Biederman, who is...
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Review: Healthy People Shouldn’t Take Daily Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease
(CNN) — Still taking a daily aspirin to ward off heart attacks? You might want to think again, according to a new review. Aspirin is still one of the most commonly used medications in the world, even...
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Allegheny General Hospital Cardiologists First In Western Pa. To Use New...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cardiologists at Allegheny General Hospital became the first in our area to implant a new device to treat heart failure. Joe Talmonti had a heart attack and was living with heart...
View ArticleShovel With Caution: Cardiologist Says Clearing Snow Can Lead To Unexpected...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Caution, Caution. That’s the word for the day as the region digs out from under nine inches of snow and more. The caution goes beyond walking and driving, it also goes to shoveling...
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