a bit of health http://abitofhealth.com/ en-us Top health news story of the day selected by a computer algo Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine, opening the door to alternate methods of producing these effective ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31522/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31522/ Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Therapy Improves Heart Function, Quality of Life for Mitral Regurgitation Patients EVANSTON, Ill., March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) interventional cardiologist, Ted Feldman, MD, presented data today at the American College of Cardiology ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31511/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31511/ EXCEL trial will determine safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents vs. bypass surgery The announcement of a new clinical trial, EXCEL (Evaluation of Xience Prime versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Effectiveness of Left Main Revascularization), that will compare drug-eluting ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31510/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31510/ Court says thimerosal did not cause autism A federal court has ruled that the vaccine additive thimerosal does not cause autism.The court expressed sympathy for parents coping with their autistic children, but concluded Friday that they ... http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31467/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31467/ FDA Announces New Boxed Warning on Plavix Alerts patients, health care professionals to potential for reduced effectiveness SILVER SPRING, Md., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31456/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31456/ These researchers really can read your mind New evidence suggests that researchers can tell which memory of a past event a person is recalling from the pattern of their brain activity alone. read more http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31292/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31292/ Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Still An Option Pregnant women who have had a cesarean section before most likely end up having one again, according to one in three hospitals that say a repeat cesarean is the only option. http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31201/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31201/ Male Gender and Good Health Equals More Years of Sexual Activity When it comes to life expectancy, women survive longer - but survey results show that men have more years of sexual interest and activity compared to women. read more http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31081/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31081/ Study finds cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer' ATLANTA--A new American Cancer Society study finds progress in reducing cancer death rates is evident whether measured against baseline rates in 1970 or in 1990. http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31038/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:01 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/31038/ Women wine drinkers stay slimmer A study shows moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers. http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30867/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:01:02 EST http://abitofhealth.com/news/cluster/30867/