1 chart shows why you should care about the silent epidemic of ‘tranq’ street drug deaths

The image shows a teal syringe in front of a black background.  The tip of the needle has a drop of liquid hanging down.

Cris Cantu/Getty Images A new report from the CDC shows that there has been a 276% increase of xylazine in opioid overdoses. Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is increasingly being added to street drugs to create a euphoric effect. The CDC recommends using xylazine test strips to check street drugs for contamination before use. Xylazine, also … Read more

Sorry, pizza purists: Fresco from Pompeii shows Romans ate a precursor to pizza 2,000 years ago with fruit resembling pineapple

A close-up of the fresco found in Pompeii shows a chalice, various fruits and a circular bread topped with ingredients resembling a pizza.

The fresco depicts a pizza-like food on a silver plate.Pompeii Archaeological Park A fresco in Pompeii has revealed a surprising feast: a breaded food that looks like a pizza. It may not qualify as pizza since Pompeii didn’t have access to tomatoes or mozzarella, the researchers said. The food may be an ancestor of pizza, … Read more

Dorian Yates, 61, shows six pack abs in 40-year physical progression – Fitness Volt

Dorian Yates

Legendary bodybuilder Dorian Yates he made a name for himself with one of the best back muscle builds of all time. In addition to his solid build, he was renowned for his intense training methods. In a recent Instagram post, Yates showcased his insane consistency with a 40-year physical progression from age 22 to 61. … Read more

KFF survey shows complexity, bureaucracy, denials, confusion rivaling affordability as an issue for insured consumers, with some saying it has led them to opt out or delay care

KFF survey shows complexity, bureaucracy, denials, confusion rivaling affordability as an issue for insured consumers, with some saying it has led them to opt out or delay care

KFF survey shows complexity, bureaucracy, denials, confusion rivaling affordability as an issue for insured consumers, with some saying it has led them to opt out or delay care The majority (58%) of people with health insurance say they have experienced at least one problem using their coverage in the past year, with even higher shares … Read more