Portland, Oregon — The Oregon Health Authority is issuing a public health warning urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products. The agency confirmed a second vaping-related death in Oregon Thursday. This is the second death among the five ...
MEDFORD, Ore — The 2018 Farm Bill decriminalized hemp at the federal level making it more popular than ever in the Rogue Valley. But for some local residents who find themselves next to the crop on agricultural land it can create ...
SALEM, Ore. – As hundreds of cases of vaping-linked illnesses are being reported across the nation, the Oregon Health Authority is addressing the issue directly. 39 states, including Oregon, have reported lung disease cases possibly linked to vaping. At least ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Over time, doctors say exposure to harmful particulates from wildfire smoke can cause serious impacts on your health. Medical experts say the smoke is filled with a number of chemicals, from carbon monoxide to nitrous oxide. Breathing ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The air quality outlook for the Rogue Valley isn’t looking good due to smoke from the Milepost 97 Fire, and that can become a real issue for some residents. While you may be tempted to run to ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – After a rabid bat was found in Medford, health officials are warning the public to take precautions. Jackson County Health and Human Services said on the evening of July 16, one person had “physical contact” with a ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The loss of a partner can take a toll on anyone, even when they knew it was coming. Cat Eli lost her husband at the age of 46, she was the same age. “I knew that he ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Rallies opposing House Bill 3063 were held across the state Saturday—including here in Medford. House Bill 3063 is a bipartisan bill that would eliminate parents’ ability to refuse to vaccinate their children for religious or philosophical reasons ...
ROCKLIN COUNTY, N.Y. (NBC News) – A state of emergency has been declared in Rockland County, New York as health officials work to contain a growing measles outbreak. “Anyone who is under 18 years of age, and is unvaccinated against ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – County Health Rankings found that Jackson County has the highest life expectancy and best overall health out of all the counties in our region. The data is from 2015 through 2017. The study looked at a ...