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Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare

Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?

Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is extract of onion can help to take the redness out of new stretch marks.

Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer'

The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.

Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed?

A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests

Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall

Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.

Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice

Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion.

NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section

An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.

New Diarrhea Danger for Children

A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children

Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow

Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds.

CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High

One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.

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2nd Annual Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Spring Gala & Auction - Tickets On Sale Now!

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 6:00 p.m. Location: The Gold Eagle Restaurant at the Laurel House in Dayville, CT Tickets are $30 and include admission, dinner, music and dancing. Live and Silent Auctions will take place throughout the Gala as well as raffles and door prizes. All proceeds to benefit the Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. For tickets or more information contact the DKH Development Office at: (860) 928-7141. About the Gala: Started in 2009 the Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Spring Gala & Auction has already proved to be a success.