Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Fentanyl Presence Has Skyrocketed Since 2017. In 2023, law enforcement officers in the United States seized more than 115 million fentanyl pills, a dramatic increase from fewer than 50,000 pills seized as recently as 2017. Health officials note that fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and poses a significant overdose risk for...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in Five Years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there was a 3% reduction in drug overdose deaths in 2023 compared to the previous year, the first instance of a year-over-year decline since 2018.                                                                        ...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Congenital Heart Issues and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Using data from the National Survey of Children's Health, researchers report that children with a congenital heart disorder are at elevated risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, including difficulties with speech and language. While a causal mechanism has not been established,...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Concussions May Raise Later Cardiovascular Risks. Examinations of 4,080 former professional football players at midlife revealed that those with a history of concussion had an elevated risk for both hypertension and high cholesterol, both of which are linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Annals of Clinical and T...