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Police Searching For Missing Munhall Woman
MUNHALL (KDKA) — Police in Munhall are searching for a missing woman. Family members say 57-year-old Emilie Berezanich was supposed to go to a doctor’s appointment Wednesday but hasn’t been seen since....
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Missing Munhall Woman Found Safe
MUNHALL (KDKA) – A missing woman in Munhall was found safe and sound Monday morning at her home. According to family members, 57-year-old Emilie Berezanich was found around 7:30 a.m. Berezanich was...
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FDA: Certain Stomach Medications May Increase Risk Of Infection
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a new warning for patients who are taking certain heartburn and acid reflux drugs. The FDA believes that taking proton pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, Zegerid and...
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Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs A Growing Problem
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Most people know you can get into serious trouble for drinking and driving. You can also get into trouble for taking that pain pill or allergy medicine and driving. “We don’t use...
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Medications Need To Stay Cool Too
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the scorching hot temperatures, you might be able to beat the heat, but what about your medications? If you have a chronic condition and you notice your symptoms are worse than...
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Moon Twp. Police Nab Suspected Drug Thief
MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Moon Township Police had a puzzling burglary case on their hands when prescription medication started disappearing from two units in a local apartment complex. Waterford Landing...
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Medication Mix-Up Reported At Jefferson Regional Med. Center
BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — Jefferson Regional Medical Center says that a medication labeled as the narcotic Oxycodone, actually contained a non-narcotic drug. The hospital says that a pharmacy technician who...
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Dangerous Flu Season Causing Medication Overdose Worries
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Natlie Groves doesn’t feel well. She’s battling the flu. “I’ve been coughing a lot and I haven’t been getting much sleep,” she says. Her mom turned to over-the-counter medicines for...
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2.3 Million Triaminic, Theraflu Products Recalled
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Triaminic and Theraflu products have been recalled for failing to meet child-resistant closure requirements. The recall affects more than 2 million products manufactured between May...
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Study Shows Combining 2 Inhalers Could Be Better Treatment For Asthma Patients
PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Nine people die from asthma each day in the United States. A new study is looking at patients who have trouble controlling their condition, and suggests possibly changing the way...
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Security Changes Being Put In Place 1 Year After Western Psych Shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been one year since terror struck at Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute when a gunman opened fire. Out of that tragedy, many questions arose. Why did this happen? And...
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Consumer Reports: Cut Down On Prescription Drug Costs By Shopping Around
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many people choose their pharmacy for reasons other than price. “It’s pretty much convenience in location of the store,” said one woman. “My insurer requires that I use mail order,”...
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Officer Charged In Road Rage Incidents Released On House Arrest
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A suspended Allegheny County police officer, charged in several road rage incidents, is now out of jail but he’s not exactly a free man. A stoic and silent Andrew Marculaitis, who...
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Investigation Underway After Heart Transplant Patient Overdoses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An investigation is underway after a heart transplant patient allegedly overdosed on drugs at UPMC Presbyterian hospital. The 34-year-old patient is still alive, but now on life...
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New Device May Cut Need For Blood Pressure Medications
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Justin Rushin’s blood pressure was way higher than the normal 120 over 80, despite increasing amounts of medicine. “It was in the 200 range, the upper number,” Justin said. His...
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Steelers Ryan Clark: “NFL Players Use Marijuana, Guys On My Team Smoke”
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark is making headlines after coming out and saying NFL players are using marijuana, including some of his teammates. Clark made the announcement...
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Physician Groups, Addiction Advocates Disapprove Of FDA’s Approval Of Pain...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new pain killer has gotten FDA approval. It’s called Zohydro. It’s the narcotic hydrocodone that is designed to be released over 12 hours. But some disapprove. “This medication...
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Tablet Provides New Option For Allergy Sufferers To Find Relief
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — To train your body to handle what makes you allergic, there have been allergy shots. But now there are allergy tablets. “I think a lot of people will choose this,” says Dr. David...
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Ruffsdale Woman Shaken Up During Brazen Home Invasion
RUFFSDALE (KDKA) – A local grandmother is still reeling after a man with a gun barged into her home and threatened her life if she didn’t hand over her prescription medication. “I don’t want to go...
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Osteoporosis Affecting Patients Earlier In Life
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Osteoporosis used to be something you only worried about when you got older. You don’t necessarily have to be old and frail to get osteoporosis. It is possible to have it when...
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Good Rx Website Helps Consumers Save Big On Prescription Meds
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A simple conversation with her doctor ended up being a huge tip for Annie Federoff. “I was telling him the one day how expensive some of my prescriptions are, and they’re just not...
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Health Dept. Issuing Warnings For Flu Shots
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Medical Epidemiologist Kristen Mertz from the Allegheny County Health Department says officials are putting out the warning now in hopes that those who haven’t already gotten their...
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Mother, Stepfather Charged In Indiana Co. Child Abuse Case
CLYMER, Pa. (KDKA) — The mother of a young boy, who police say was beaten so severely he had to be hospitalized, is now behind bars in Indiana County and facing serious charges. Police say Stephanie...
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Police: Missing Man Hasn’t Taken His Medication In Over 24 Hours
CLAIRTON (KDKA) — Authorities are looking for a man who disappeared from a personal care home and suffers from a number of health problems. Police say 73-year-old Leonard Jones went missing from the...
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Child Abuse Victim Unable To Testify At Stepfather’s Hearing
CLYMER, Pa. (KDKA) — An Indiana County man accused of beating and severely injuring his 6-year-old stepson was in court today for a preliminary hearing. But when the star witness took the stand, he was...
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Man To Stand Trial In Indiana Co. Child Abuse Case
INDIANA (KDKA) – A man appeared in court Tuesday, accused of beating a child so severely that doctors believed the boy was in an automobile accident. Brandon Green, 26, allegedly attacked the...
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FDA Approves First Medication Made With 3D Printing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Medicine puts 3D printing to work, making joint replacements, tissue and cartilage, skull, skin, and organs. “There’s always a group of people who are very interested in any sort of...
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Consumer Reports: Be Wary When Buying Meds Online
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Almost 2 million Americans are trying to save money by buying medications online, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. But government investigators have found that many...
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Consumer Reports: When Medication & Alcohol Don’t Mix
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – ‘Tis the season for lots of eating and drinking. But here’s a warning: Drinking even a little alcohol when you’re taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs can be a...
View ArticleWalgreens Pharmacist Refuses To Give Woman Prescription To End Pregnancy
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter Peoria, Ariz. (CBS News/CBS Local) — An Arizona woman is putting a public spotlight on a Walgreen’s pharmacist who she said wouldn’t give her a prescription to end...
View ArticleKing Bio Expands Recall To All Water-Based Meds For Kids And Adults
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter (CBS Local) – King Bio is expanding a recall that started with 32 children’s medications because of a potential “microbial contamination.” The company is now pulling...
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U.S. Health Secretary Visits Pittsburgh, Praises Efforts To Bring Down...
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Spartan Pharmacy in Brentwood was the site for a visit by the nation’s top health and human services official on Friday. U.S. Health and Human...
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More Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due To Potentially Cancer-Causing...
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter (CBS) — Another blood pressure drug is being recalled after being found to contain trace amounts of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient, one of a slew of recalls...
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Recall Of Blood Pressure Drug Losartan Expanded
(CNN) — If you take blood pressure medicine, you’ll want to double-check your bottle. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has expanded its recall of losartan potassium and losartan...
View ArticleFDA Expands Recall Of Multiple Blood Pressure Medications
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited has expanded its recall for Losartan Potassium Tablets USP and Losartan Potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets for all consumers. The FDA reported that...
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President Trump: FDA To Fast Track Anti-Viral Treatments For Patients With...
By Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump says he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting therapeutics for coronavirus to patients. He said...
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