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How Did The ‘Riverdale’ Kids Have Time To Apply To College? An Investigation.

Matt WinkelmeyerGetty Images Apparently, this week on Riverdale, we’re finally gonna learn what colleges accepted Betty, Jughead, Veronica, Archie, and Cheryl. If you just did a double take, you’re not alone. The idea that anyone on Riverdale had actually applied to college is news to me. Literally when and how did they have time to… Read More »

Understanding A1C

So, what do the numbers mean? When it comes to the numbers, there’s no one-size-fits-all target. A1C target levels can vary by each person’s age and other factors, and your target may be different from someone else’s. The goal for most adults with diabetes is an A1C that is less than 7%. A1C test results… Read More »

Can Weight Loss Surgery Lower Cancer Risk?

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 13 types of cancer were linked to obesity. Now, two recent studies presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Annual Meeting have found that bariatric surgery—commonly called weight loss surgery—is linked with reduced cancer risk among those who are overweight… Read More »