Health News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBCNC) – Federal agencies have named a California farm implicated in the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. The E. coli strain was found in sediment collected from an irrigation reservoir at Adam Brothers Family Farm in Santa Barbara …

MEDFORD, Ore.– As the end of the year nears and flu season begins to hit its peak, hospitals are seeing an increase in patients. Both Medford hospitals are working to fulfill the needs of the community, but in some cases, patients are …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – Drug overdose deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, and a new report shines a harsh light on one incredibly dangerous drug: Fentanyl. The National Center for Health Statistics reports a staggering 113 percent increase in fentanyl-related deaths …

ASHLAND, Ore. – According to Jackson County Health and Human Services, influenza is now in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Dr. Jim Shames said the flu often starts with fever, chills and shakes, followed by upper respiratory symptoms. More cases of the flu …

SALEM, Ore.– Oregon, like the rest of the nation, is in the midst of the opioid epidemic but from a recently released audit from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, the state’s response has vastly underperformed compared to other states. Oregon Health Authority’s Prescription …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – 29,000 pounds of Jimmy Dean frozen pork and poultry sausage is being recalled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service received complaints of metal pieces discovered in the sausages by consumers. The recall affects …

WASHINGTON, D.C. Health officials want to remind you that raw cookie dough belongs on the cookie sheet, not in your mouth. In a tweet Monday morning, FDA Commissioner Doctor Scott Gottlieb told Americans they should not eat the dough. The reason is …

(NBCNC) – Parents of young children should check their medicine cabinets. Tris Pharma is recalling three lots of infant liquid ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS, and Family Dollar stores. The products affected are sold under brand names, Equate Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBCNC) – Many people haven’t gotten a flu shot yet this season and many don’t plan on it. That’s according to a new survey from the University of Chicago. In a poll of 1,200 people nationwide, researchers found 41% have …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBCNC) – The FDA is introducing new labeling rules for romaine lettuce re-entering the market after several nationwide E. coli outbreaks. Producers and distributors will soon begin labeling romaine lettuce with specific harvest locations and harvest dates. The FDA announced …