Mayo Clinic to introduce cutting-edge medical technology to UAE hospital

A partnership between US non-profit Mayo Clinic and UAE healthcare network Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) is planned to bring world-class specialist care to Shaikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). According to a Mayo Clinic news release, it will introduce the latest healthcare technologies to the 741-bed hospital in Abu Dhabi, including robotic surgery, which will… Read More »

CDC officials worry E. coli outbreak could spread over Thanksgiving

A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce (top shelf, right) at a supermarket in Washington, DC on November 20, 2018. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning consumers to check the labels of romaine lettuce and salad mixes they plan to serve at Thanksgiving dinner,… Read More »

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 »