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VA has yet to implement new IT system for Family Caregiver Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs is still working on implementing a new information technology system that fully supports services for family caregivers of post-9/11 veterans, as required by law. The Family Caregiver Program’s current IT system—the Caregiver Application Tracker (CAT)—has limited reporting capabilities and cannot provide system-wide data, according to the Government Accountability Office. As… Read More: VA has yet to implement new IT system for Family… »

How to get bargain dentistry and a vacation to boot – The Seattle Times

“Do you want numbing gel?” the dental technician asked me as she prepared to plunge into my mouth. In the entire history of dentistry, from caveman days to now, who has ever said no to more painkiller? Smear that gel around like spackle! She did. And then ground and scraped. And scraped and ground, for… Read More: How to get bargain dentistry and a vacation to boot… »

Which is better for the skin: Rosehip Oil or Argan Oil?

by Angela Leigh Rosehip oil and Argan oil seem to be buzz words these days, with adverts regularly touting them as wonder-ingredients in all types of products from anti-ageing moisturisers to fortifying hair shampoos. But what is all the hype about? And are these oils only helpful for maturing skin or are do they have… Read More: Which is better for the skin: Rosehip Oil or Argan… »

PTSD linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer

Women who experienced six or more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in life had a twofold greater risk of developing ovarian cancer compared with women who never had any PTSD symptoms, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Moffitt Cancer Center. The… Read More: PTSD linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer »