Health and Fitness for Wednesday March 29, 2023

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&lctg=D0FtUlX0YdOUrV9rVUEubuoU613BSpv3i_Gtw9CQCJY&r=Lhuk6ys0tIaxmbo20M5KCR0Dfl9yJyBhAip80Sd9ZKBDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIxOTE0NDg6TDoyNzpSOjM4MDgyNzpWOjU3) [ COVID is still out there. Here's what to do if you get it now ]( [COVID is still out there. Here's what to do if you get it now]( Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — The government is ready to declare COVID-19 over: The nationwide state of emergency is set to end on May 11. In California, the state of emergency concluded in February. Johns Hopkins University shut down its nationwide COVID-19 data tracking this month. But COVID-19 isn't gone. Though cases and deaths are on a downswing, plenty of people are still testing positive, ... [Continue Reading]( [ Congressman seeks to plug 'shocking loophole' exposed by KHN investigation ]( [Congressman seeks to plug 'shocking loophole' exposed by KHN investigation]( Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News, Kaiser Health News A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses in the federal system meant to stop repeat Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, said he decided to introduce a bill in the House late last week after KHN’s reporting revealed what he called a “shocking loophole.” “The ability of fraudsters to continue billing ... [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ The US teen suicide rate is on the rise ]( [The US teen suicide rate is on the rise]( Andrea Vale Over the past five years, suicide has been the second-leading cause of death for people ages 15-19 in the United States—second only to accidents. It might seem convenient or tempting to blame youth suicides on one headlining perpetrator—social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, bullying, or substance abuse, for instance—but the reality is much more complicated. It involves location, race, and ... [Continue Reading]( [ What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life ]( [What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life]( Kavita Babu, Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, The Conversation The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning on Mar. 21, 2023, about an increase in trafficking of fentanyl adulterated with xylazine, which can increase the risk of overdosing on an already deadly drug. Xylazine is increasingly appearing within the U.S. supply of illicit opioids like fentanyl and heroin. The agency noted that it has seized mixtures of xylazine and fentanyl in 48 ... [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 - [Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people]( - [Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to need a break from my children?]( - [There's a new invasive mosquito species in Florida. Will this one spread disease?]( - [Underlying cause of excess sleep may be depression]( - [This tick-borne disease is now endemic in 10 US states]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 1706 Todds Lane, Box 311, Hampton, VA 23666 Copyright © 2023 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)