On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (February 22, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. London Department Store Upsizes Mannequins
A British department store is using larger mannequins in their store displays to more accurately reflect real women.
2. Kissing is Good for Weight Loss and Health
Kissing burns calories, lowers blood pressure and helps prevent cavities, according to a new book, Kissing – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures,” by Andrea Demirjian.
3. Latest Cruise Ship Health Fear: Leprosy
Canadian health officials revealed on Friday that a crew member of a cruise ship visiting Vancouver during the Winter Olympics had contracted leprosy. The crew member was treated and sent home.
4. Olympic Stars Pimp Junk Food
If you’ve been watching any of the Olympic Games, you’ve probably seen more than your fair share of commercials for sponsors who sell food that athletes at the peak of their careers probably shouldn’t be eating.
(By CalorieLab editors)
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Lab Notes: London Department Store Upsizes Mannequins; Kissing is Good for Weight Loss and Health