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Lunch Meat Could Be Source For Bacterial Infection
By Dr. Maria Simbra, KDKA-TV Health Editor PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When it comes to lunch meat, do you heat it up? If it’s not steaming hot, it could be a source for a bacterial infection called...
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Local Dairy Stops Producing Milk, 5 Sickened
ALIQUIPPA (KDKA) — Consumers are being advised to throw out or return glass-bottled, pasteurized milk from the Brunton Dairy in Aliquippa, Beaver County. According to our news partners at the...
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Use Of Hand Sanitizer Linked To Fewer Sick Days
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Missing work because you’re sick? It’s a big problem with 407 million days of lost time at the cost of $260 billion a year. There may be an easy way to avoid illness and it’s within...
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Consumer Reports’ Testing Of Pork Finds Reasons To Take Precautions When...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some things just go together: holidays and ham, breakfast and sausage, baseball and hot dogs. Pork products are part of American culture, but what might be cultured from pork is the...
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Unstoppable Superbugs Invading Medical Facilities
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Superbugs are taking over our hospitals and doctor offices, and they’re unstoppable. It has to do with a strain of bacteria that is drug resistant, and the bacteria...
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CDC Warns Health Care Centers To Watch For CRE
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking health care centers to be on the lookout for bacteria resistant to a class of antibiotics. The bacteria are called...
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Consumer Reports: Ground Turkey May Be Breeding Ground For Bacteria
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As more of us try to eat healthy, we’re replacing ground beef with ground turkey. It can be a better choice, but an investigation by Consumer Reports found ground turkey can also be...
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Eating Boogers To Boost Your Immune System
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Don’t blame us, it’s science. At least according to a one doctor. When it comes to eating your boogers, your first thought is: “I kinda think that’s gross. I’ve never heard of it.”...
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CDC Study Finds 58% Of Public Pools Tested Positive For E.Coli
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many parents probably remember that popular primer on bodily functions called “Everybody Poops.” Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that human feces are...
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Health Department Issues Warning About Contaminated Raw Milk
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a new warning about raw milk. It could be contaminated with bacteria. Officials with the Allegheny County Health Department are urging anyone with raw milk produced by “Your...
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Raw Milk Health Alert
There’s a new warning about raw milk. It could be contaminated with bacteria. Officials with the Allegheny County Health Department are urging anyone with raw milk produced by “Your Family Farmer” in...
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What Makes Bactronix Special?
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — Bactronix Vice President A.J. Powell joined KDKA Radio’s Robert Mangino in studio to discuss the methods they use to kill bacteria. Bactronix goes about killing...
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County Testing Point State Park Fountain For Legionnaires’ Disease
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Allegheny County Health Department is testing the water in the fountain at Pittsburgh’s Point State Park after a recent visitor was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, which is...
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Locally Produced Milk Could Have Bacterial Contamination
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – County health officials are warning consumers to discard milk they may have purchased from a local company. The Allegheny County Health Department says milk produced by “Your Family...
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Becoming A Problem In Pets
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s been said that too much medicine creates strains of drug-resistant bacteria. However, it’s not just a problem for people. It’s a problem for pets, too. “The associate director...
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Experts Say Washing Raw Poultry Spreads Bacteria Instead Of Getting Rid Of It
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This week, millions of Americans will be preparing that turkey for Thanksgiving. You stuff it, you baste it, you might even deep fry it, but there’s one thing experts say you should...
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Consumer Reports’ Study Reveals Dangers In Chicken
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you eat chicken, a concerning report came out today potential health risks. Consumer Reports’ tests of more than 300 raw chicken breasts revealed 97 percent harbored bacteria...
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DEP: Some Tyler Mountain Water Contaminated With E. Coli
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The DEP is warning consumers after finding that some Tyler Mountain Water has been contaminated with total coliform and E. coli. The affected products include 3, 4 and 5-gallon...
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Robot Taking On Germs, Bacteria At UPMC Passavant Hospital
McCANDLESS (KDKA) — It’s often said that the easiest place to get sick is in a hospital. But UPMC Passavant now has new technology that can take on the toughest germs and bacteria. Patients and...
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When It Comes To Fighting Germs, What Is Sensible/Silly?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – What’s sensible and what’s silly when it comes to fighting the germs that can give you colds and the flu? We found a list of germ-fighting suggestions in an article by Yahoo Health,...
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Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Front-Loading Washer Woes
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – They help tackle dirty laundry, using less energy, less water and less detergent. However, front-load washing machines may be triggering more service calls, more trouble and more...
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Unpleasant Shigella Bacteria Going Around, Sometimes Antibiotic Resistant
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Health officials are warning of a stomach bug going around lately. Shigella is a bacteria known to cause some extremely unpleasant and potentially dangerous gastrointestinal...
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Beards Are Back In Style, But Can They Be A Health Hazard?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – They’re one of the biggest trends for guys these days – beards. From close-cropped, to slightly fuller ones, facial hair is back in style. But, is something as innocent as a beard,...
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Local Vet Explains Health Benefits Of Probiotics For Pets
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pet owners are always looking for something to help their animals live a longer, happier, healthier life. it’s a real bonus when it is cheap and easy to give. Mike White and his...
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Coffee Crud: Harmful Bacteria Found In Coffee Makers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Millions of Americans wake up each day and enjoy a cup of coffee. But, you may be getting more than just caffeine. How about a splash of bacteria with your cup of Joe? Thirty-eight...
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Health Department Issues Warning As Lyme Disease Cases Double
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Health Department announced the number of Lyme Disease cases has nearly doubled over the last decade. “Five, certainly 10 years ago, you just didn’t find...
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Proper Use Of Wipes Kills Germs, Improper Use Could Spread Them
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- The every day household disinfecting wipes are easy to grab and easy to use. But, does wiping really disinfect? Researchers in the United Kingdom tested how well a single...
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Consumer Reports: Bacteria-Breeding Humidifiers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With winter’s drier air, people start using humidifiers. Manufacturers recommend cleaning them every day, but according to an informal Consumer Reports’ poll, one-in-four people...
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Study: Expensive Hotels Have More Germs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Think that fancy five-star hotel you just booked is cleaner than others? According to a new study, think again. The new study titled “Hotel Hygiene Exposed” finds that the average...
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Are Cellphones To Blame For Certain Skin Issues?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Just about everyone has a cellphone and most of us are constantly on them. Have you ever thought about just how dirty your phone is? They’re kind of gross if you think about it. As...
View ArticleAntibiotic Resistant ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Spreading In U.S., CDC Warns
CBS Local — In recent years, antibiotic resistance has risen to dangerous levels and has become a growing public health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 2...
View ArticleBag It Up: Dog Poop A Major Environmental Pollutant, Reports Find
CBS Local — Whether you live in a crowded city or small rural town, no one likes having to dodge the waste left behind by a neighbor’s dog. While many areas in the U.S. try to crack down on the...
View ArticleBathroom Hand Dryers Spray Feces Particles On Your Hands, Study Says
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter CBS Local — A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms. Researchers say the machines, which are designed to blow hot...
View ArticleHeavy Drinking Could Increase ‘Bad’ Bacteria In Mouth, Study Finds
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter CBS Local – People who drink more than the recommended daily limit of alcohol may harbor an unhealthy mix of bacteria in their mouths, a new study suggests....
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CDC: Stop Going Into Hotel Pools And Hot Tubs With Diarrhea
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS Local) – It’s almost summer and many people will be looking to jump into the nearest swimming pool, however the CDC is warning Americans that the...
View ArticleMan Dies Of Bacterial Infection After Eating Oysters In Restaurant
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter SARASOTA, Fla. (CBS Local) – A 71-year-old man has died after eating raw oysters in a Florida restaurant. Health officials say the customer was exposed to a bacterial...
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Eat The Seeds: The Germs Found Inside Apples May Be Good For You
(CNN) — Apples overflow with bacteria — about 100 million bacteria, many of which are healthy. Apple aficionados who swallow the core not only get extra fiber, flavonoids, and flavor, they also ingest...
View ArticleBacteria That Killed Three Infants Traced To Hospital Equipment In North...
DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania hospital says it has discovered the source of bacteria that infected at least eight premature infants, killing three of them. Geisinger Medical Center in Danville...
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Cottonelle Issues Recall Of Wet Wipes Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination
PITTSBURGH (CBS News) — A consumer product in heavy demand during the pandemic is being recalled due to the possible presence of bacteria. Kimberly-Clark is recalling specific lots of Cottonelle wet...
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