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Neem oil may help problem skin, hair
Natural remedy experts say that with more than 180 separate compounds, neem can help rejuvenate and protect the hair, skin, and scalp. Read Summary > -
Green tea spray may protect against skin cancer
Research published in the journal Experimental Dermatology suggests that a spray made from green tea may protect against skin cancer. Read Summary > -
July 4th: Playing it safe with fireworks
Officials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Vaccine 'trains' the body to fight skin cancer
The so-called vaccine contains a substance found on the surface of many skin cancer cells and is designed to help the immune system recognize this as a threat. Read Summary > -
Acne drug Accutane discontinued
Drugmaker Roche says it will stop selling its acne medication Accutane because the med's sales have dropped off due to competition from cheaper generic versions of the drug. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary > -
How to get quick help in the ER
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait. Read Summary >
