Health Alert: Methamphetamine Deaths Have Skyrocketed This Century.
Using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER database, researchers report that deaths involving methamphetamine use increased in the United States from about 500 in 1999 to nearly 35,000 annually as of 2023. The authors attribute this rise to both increased methamphetamine use and a growing prevalence of co-use with synthetic opioids—particularly fentanyl—which substantially heightens overdose risk.
Journal of Addiction Medicine, December 2025

Diet: Fasting-Mimicking Diet Shows Promise for Mild-to-Moderate Crohn’s Disease.
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation in the digestive tract that can result in abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. A recent study found that two-thirds of patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease who switched to a fasting-mimicking diet—a short-term, very low-calorie diet that limits sugars and proteins to induce many of the biological effects of fasting, such as a 5-day plan providing about 700–1,100 calories per day from mostly fats and vegetables—for five days per month experienced both symptom improvement and measurable declines in inflammatory biomarkers within three months.
Nature Medicine, January 2026

Exercise: Try a Weighted Vest.
For individuals looking to improve muscle strength, balance, and metabolic health, try wearing a weighted vest while carrying out daily activities. Beginners should start with about 5% of their bodyweight and gradually increase over time as fitness improves with advanced users carrying up to 15% of their bodyweight.
The Conversation, January 2026

Chiropractic: Is Imaging Always Necessary for Low Back Pain?
While patients may seek diagnostic imaging to reduce uncertainty, feel validated, and gain reassurance that nothing serious has been missed, clinical guidelines for low back pain generally advise against routine imaging unless red flags (such as fracture) or other serious pathology are suspected. Experts note that many imaging findings are not causative of pain, and most soft-tissue injuries do not appear on X-ray.
BMC Primary Care, October 2025

Mental Attitude: Why Some People Can React More Quickly in Certain Situations.
An analysis of brain imaging data from 960 individuals found that the speed at which information is exchanged between different regions of the brain varies from person to person. This variation may help explain why some people can make split-second decisions, while others require more time to process information and respond.
Nature Communications, January 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Five Healthy Habits to Build in Young Adulthood.
To set the stage for better health later in life, experts from Stanford Medicine recommend adopting these five habits in your 20s and 30s: regular strength training to build peak bone and muscle mass; consistent cardiovascular activity with less sitting throughout the day; a diet centered on whole, minimally processed foods, such as those found in the Mediterranean pattern; adequate, high-quality sleep—generally more than seven hours per night; and proactive stress management through techniques like exercise, meditation, or breathing practices.
Stanford University, January 2026