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Larry Altman on his role in the Viens case

The reporter’s articles in the Daily Breeze played a big role in furthering the investigation into the 2009 disappearance of Dawn Viens from her Lomita, Calif., home. Hear more about how this was possible from Dawn’s sister, Danya Papin, Dawn’s friend, Joe Cacace, and from Altman himself. Source Read More »

Doctor on the dangers of fentanyl

Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director of Gateway Rehab in Pennsylvania, tells Vinita Nair about the dangers of the drug fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that when mixed with heroin can prove fatal. Source Read More »

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at 46

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was one of the most accomplished actors of his generation and when news spread of his death, more than 100 people gathered outside his apartment building to pay tribute. He was only 46 years old. Vinita Nair reports. Source Read More »

Deadly batch of heroin being blamed for rash of overdose deaths

The Pittsburgh area may be facing a public health crisis following a large increase in heroin overdoses in the last week. Allegheny County Medical Examiner Karl Williams believes the deaths can be linked to a batch of heroin being trafficked in Theraflu packages that is tainted with the powerful narcotic fentanyl. KDKA-TV’s Bob Allen reports. Source Read More »

Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reviews prevention and treatments for the common cold and finds clean hands are the key to staying healthy. Alexis Christoforous reports. Source Read More »