Health and Fitness for Thursday November 3, 2022

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&r=Y_qnJVulFg4qD4nMtiqp6DI844SxlgxeBPeMlfUcFFlDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIxNTQ2MzI6TDoyNzpSOjMzMzM1MjpWOjU1) [ Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how ]( [Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how]( Benjamin Land, Research Associate Professor of Pharmacology, University of Washington, The Conversation Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market. But an interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where marijuana is legalized. Marijuana is produced by the cannabis plant, which is ... [Continue Reading]( [ Novo Nordisk shot helps teens lose weight, new study finds ]( [Novo Nordisk shot helps teens lose weight, new study finds]( Immanual John Milton, Bloomberg News Novo Nordisk A/S’s weekly shot that reduces obesity in adults returned promising results in teens, according to a study that adds to a growing wave of potential interventions for the stubborn condition. Novo’s semaglutide, cleared last year as Wegovy for use in U.S. adults, lowered a measure of body fat by more than 16% in obese adolescents, according to draft results of the ... [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ Northwestern performs first heart transplant in Illinois using 'heart-in-a-box' device ]( [Northwestern performs first heart transplant in Illinois using 'heart-in-a-box' device]( Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune For the first time in Illinois, surgeons have successfully taken a heart that stopped beating inside a patient and transplanted it into another person with the help of a new, science fictionlike device. Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital announced Wednesday that they performed a heart transplant on Oct. 12 using a machine nicknamed “heart in a box.” It’s an advance that ... [Continue Reading]( [ Mayo Clinic Q&A: Knee reconstruction in younger patients ]( [Mayo Clinic Q&A: Knee reconstruction in younger patients]( Cory Couch M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and have had various knee issues for a few years. I’m a runner and played other sports. My primary care physician said I would need a knee replacement eventually. Am I too young for a knee replacement? ANSWER: Whether or not knee replacement is ideal for younger patients is not a simple yes or no answer. While knee replacement has no strict age cutoffs, ... [Continue Reading]( [ Picture Of The Day Newsletter ] Picture Of The Day Newsletter Enjoy the most beautiful and interesting scenes in the world with a subscription to the Picture of the Day newsletter. High quality photos range from architecture and space exploration to nature shots and famous art works. [Instantly Subscribe Now]( -- From the ArcaMax editors More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [Employers are concerned about covering workers' mental health needs, survey finds]( - [States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens]( - [Bill of the Month: $38,398 for a single shot of a very old cancer drug]( - [Commentary: The health of our nation's health care system is under attack]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 1706 Todds Lane, Box 311, Hampton, VA 23666 Copyright © 2022 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)