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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.— Jackson County has roughly 30,000 people that get their water from domestic wells. People who use wells may be susceptible to dangerous contaminants in the water, including nitrates. Nitrates typically come from fertilizer, human or agricultural waste and could …

(NBC News) – A new report by the Centers for Disease Control is bringing renewed and urgent attention to the growing number of young people dying by suicide and homicide. The report, released Thursday, reveals suicides among Americans ages 10 to 24 …

SALEM, Ore. – The ban on flavored vaping products containing nicotine in Oregon has been blocked. An appeals court issued a temporary stay on part of Governor Kate Brown’s executive order on October 17, citing the damage it would do to stores …

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KARE) – Minnesota state health officials have confirmed the deaths of two more patients from severe lung injuries related to vaping. The deaths were announced Wednesday, bringing the state total to three. The Minnesota Department of Health says the …

PORTLAND, Ore. – Some special vending machines are starting to pop up in parts of Oregon. These are not your typical vending machines. You won’t find chips, crackers or sodas in them. It’s part of the “Healthy Oregon Project” that started just …

MEDFORD, Ore. — One week after Gov. Kate Brown took executive action against flavored vaping products, all forms of it will be banned statewide starting next week. On October 15, flavored vaping products will be pulled off the shelves across Oregon. The …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – U.S. health officials want doctors to be on the lookout for vaping-related illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control has already recommended doctors ask patients with a respiratory infection about their vaping history. It has now updated that guidance. …

QUEBEC, Canada (NBC News) – “Fortnite” has captivated millions since it hit the gaming scene two years ago. Some say it’s getting gamers hooked. One Canadian law firm is even seeking a class action lawsuit against “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, representing two …

SALEM, Ore. – The sale of vaping products with added flavors will be temporarily banned in Oregon starting October 15. The announcement comes after a second Oregonian died from a vaping-related illness and the Oregon Health Authority urged a temporary ban on …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – Some alarming statistics from health officials show three types of sexually transmitted diseases are at an all-time high in the United States. Gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis cases have risen for the fifth straight year, according to the CDC. …