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Fall deaths among seniors triple as prescription drug use soars

Despite decades of fall prevention programs, senior deaths from falls continue climbing sharply across America.
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Fentanyl potency plunges nationwide—US overdose deaths fall 14.5% as ‘cartels under pressure’

U.S. overdose deaths plummeted for the first time since 2018, dropping 14.5% from June 2023 to June 2024 and sparing roughly 16,000 lives amid a grueling public health emergency. CDC figures confirmed the trend, with deaths falling from 111,615 to 93,087 ...
The Economist

Why overdose deaths are falling in America

A JAR OF peanut butter is not what it used to be. Look at the bottom and, for some jars, the “dimple” has grown deeper over time—the amount of peanut butter has reduced, while appearing the same size. “Shrinkflation”, as this downsizing is known ...
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Decrease in drug deaths stems from ‘shock’ to fentanyl supply, new research suggests

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. The significant, recent decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths was driven in large part by a sudden shift in North America’s illicit drug supply in 2023, according to a new academic analysis.

Future of Seattle’s Gas Works Park climbing features uncertain after falling deaths

Changes could be coming to Seattle’s Gas Works Park.