Coffee and tea – the ‘magical’ substances that could help you live longer (or sleep less…). A recent study suggests that drinking moderate amounts of both beverages together may reduce overall mortality and disease risk. People who drank 2 to 4 cups of tea and up to 2 cups of coffee a day had a 22% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 58% lower risk of death from digestive diseases. So, why not perk up your life with a bit of coffee and tea? Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
