Health News

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – The Republican healthcare bill was built behind closed doors, but now it’s out in plain sight. At least five GOP Senators say they won’t vote for it in its current form, but are open to negotiating. Sen. Ted …

Washington, D.C.- Senate Republicans have unveiled a draft of their legislation to revamp the government’s role in the nation’s health care system, a proposal that includes reductions to Medicaid, eliminates the Obamacare mandate requiring people buy insurance and offers tax credits to help …

Medford, Ore. — A comprehensive study of  Medford’s water is getting underway. NBC5 News was first to tell you about it when it was revealed lead pipes were still in use in parts of Medford. Now, those pipes have been removed, and the …

Medford, Ore.– A local non profit looks to put a life saving drug in the hands of anyone who wants it.  Naloxone can reverse the fatal effects of an opioid overdose and Max’s Mission wants to give out free naloxone kits to the community. …

Washington, D.C.- The Food and Drug Administration approved new competition for the EpiPen emergency allergy shots. The Symjepi shot should go on sale later this year. Symjepi is a syringe prefilled with epinephrine, which can stop life-threatening allergic reactions from insect stings …

Washington, D.C.-  A new study has revealed some baby food sold in stores has detectable levels of lead. The Environmental Defense Fund explored data from the Food and Drug Administration and found evidence of elevated lead levels. “That included fruit juices, baby …

Washington, D.C. – For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting the removal of a prescription opioid from the market due to public health consequences from abuse. The FDA is requesting Endo Pharmaceuticals remove Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) …

Medford, Ore.– Be The Match teamed up with the Red Cross to find a bone marrow match for Anthony James III (JJ). The event took place at the Rogue Valley Mall on Jun. 9, collecting blood and adding people to the bone …

  Washington, D.C.- The Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide birth control pill recall. Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. says its Mibelas 24 F-E products were packaged improperly, so the first four days of the tablets labeled as “active pills” are actually …

Klamath County, Ore. – High algae toxin levels are prompting the Oregon Health Authority to issue a health advisory for Upper Klamath Lake. Blue-green algae and the toxins they produce were detected in the lake at concentrations that could be harmful to …