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, ...
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 ...
Medford, Ore. — Deaths are outpacing births in several southern Oregon counties. That’s according to new numbers from Portland State University’s Population Research Center. But the region is still seeing an overall boost in population. “We’re growing,” regional economist Guy Tauer ...
Davis, Calif. (KOVR) — Lucy was diagnosed with autism at just 18 months. Lucy’s mother, Caroline said the last four years have been tough, but rewarding, “She’s worked really hard, and people would come to our house for hours.” And ...
Medford, Ore. — Only on NBC5 News, a comprehensive study will soon be taking place on water in the Rogue Valley, and tonight NBC5 News has learned that lead was recently found in old connection pipes, or pigtails. Medford Water Commission ...
Portland, Ore. — Oregon oysters are safe to eat, but they contain some chemicals they shouldn’t. A new study from Portland State University said the native Olympia oysters in Coos and Netarts Bay contain chemicals from pain relievers, antibiotics, mercury, ...
Fla. — A study suggests it’s cheaper to give the homeless homes to live in, than to let the homeless live on the streets. The Central Florida Commission on Homeless Study indicates the costs of arresting and transporting the homeless, ...
A company that genetically tests food products has found a disturbing additive in a very small percent of hot dogs, human DNA. The company is called Clear Food. They use genomic technology to analyze the world’s foods ingredient by ingredient. ...
Grants Pass, Ore. — Grants Pass is now considered one of America’s poorest cities. That’s according to a study by 24/7 Wall Street. With a metropolitan area population over 50,000 people, the city is now being compared to much larger ...
(NBC News) — Thirty-eight percent of employees called in sick despite having a clean bill of health in the past year, up from 28 percent the previous year, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. In fact, the number of employees playing ...