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Straight Up: Relaxed Hair Is a Chemical Reaction
Ever wonder how chemical straightening (a.k.a. relaxing) gives tightly curled black hair that flatironed or blow-dried look? Here’s a quick science lesson from Livestrong.com about how a relaxer gets your naturally curly hair straight and—for some—more manageable.

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Are Everywhere—Even in Your TV
Watch out! Your new flat-screen TV may increase your risk for cancer, according to a report from the American Cancer Society and published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

Study: The Poorer the Children the More They Lack Dental Care
Low-income children with public or Medicaid dental insurance coverage are less likely than those with private insurance to regularly visit the dentist, according to a new study published in Health Affairs and reported by HealthDay News.

Vitamins That Make a Potent Hair Growth Cocktail
The nutrients your body absorbs—especially from diets rich in vitamins A, B, C, D and E—can prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth by improving circulation, reducing stress and adjusting hormones, Natural News reports.

What the Chip Said to the Salsa and Guacamole: I’ll Pass
For every 25 outbreaks of food-borne disease linked to restaurants, nearly one incidence resulted from contaminated salsa or guacamole, according to research the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presented at the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.

Ughh! Most People Don’t Correctly Cover Their Coughs and Sneezes
Very few people cover their mouths and noses properly when they cough or sneeze, according a study presented at the 2010 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases and reported by The Associated Press.

Obama Appoints Medicaid and Medicare Administrator
President Obama has appointed Donald Berwick, a pediatrician and Harvard University professor, to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.