by Rachael Rettner It’s often found mixed with opioids, including heroin or fentanyl. A horse tranquilizer drug often found mixed with opioids is increasingly involved in overdose deaths in some U.S. states. The drug, called xylazine, is a sedative used in veterinary medicine, and it is not approved for use in humans. Recently, the tranquilizer began poppingContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Horse tranquilizer crops up in overdose deaths around US.”
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Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns
by Yasemin Saplakoglu More than 87,200 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses, primarily related to opioids, between September 2019 and September 2020. U.S. overdose deaths surged during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 87,200 people in theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns”
The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students
by The Good Men Project/Prakash Neupane In order to provide support and create a culture of respect and inclusion, colleges and universities must be proactive and intentional in their efforts. The rise of social problems among college students is a growing concern in today’s society. College is often seen as a time for personal growthContinue reading “The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Fentanyl overdose death rates ‘more than tripled’ in recent years, CDC report shows.
The rate of fatal overdoses involving the opioid fentanyl has increased in the U.S. in recent years. (Image credit: Paul Burns via Getty Images)
Healthcare Mondays: 10 Condions that Doctors Often Miss
Cancers, heart attack, stroke top misdiagnosis list. Here’s what patients can do by Rachel Nania Colorectal cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer are the three most frequently missed diagnoses in outpatient clinics and academic medical centers, a January 2022 study published in JAMA Network Open found. Heart attack and prostate cancer round out the top five. Combing through dataContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: 10 Condions that Doctors Often Miss”
How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden—And Why It Works – Bob Vila
The use of coffee grounds for plants is grounded in fact, and it has several specific gardening benefits. by Audrey Stallsmith When considering how to use coffee grounds in the garden, keep in mind that they don’t acidify soil, contrary to popular belief. Although fresh coffee grounds are acidic, used grounds tend to be nearContinue reading “How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden—And Why It Works – Bob Vila”
Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite
by Jude Binkley Idaho is in the time of year – during spring and summer – when rattlesnakes are the most active. Just last week, a 9-year-old girl from Idaho Falls was bitten while swimming, and a 13-year-old boy was bitten in Featherville, according to an online fundraiser for the boy. Rattlesnakes prefer drier, hotter habitats –Continue reading “Rattlesnake safety: How to prevent, handle a rattlesnake bite”
Mental HealthAwareness: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals
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How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors
The opening lines of a story carry a lot of responsibility. They act as an invitation for someone who’s glanced at the first page of your book to either put it back down or keep reading. Whether you’re just figuring out how to start a novel, or revisiting Page 1 of a first draft, here areContinue reading “How to Start a Story: 11 Tips From Top Editors”
Mental Health Mondays: 5 Every Day Deadly Habits That Are Making You Age Faster
No, it’s not Smoking, Drinking, or UV Rays by Khyati Jain Your lifestyle plays the biggest role in your aging process. You can’t stop time but you can give up the habits that accelerate your aging. Good habits can help you slow down aging, but they won’t do jack shit if you don’t adopt aContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 5 Every Day Deadly Habits That Are Making You Age Faster”
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