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 (March 16, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. The Fatter You are, the Fewer Heart Attacks
Researchers out to debunk the notion that extra weight conveys some protection from heart attacks not only failed, but ended up finding more evidence to support the so-called “obesity paradox.”
2. National Goat Meat Shortage
Demand for goat meat has risen because of increasing numbers of ethnic consumers and increased use by upscale restaurants, causing the USDA to promote more goat ranching.
3. Ugg Knockoffs Blamed for Damaging Feet
Leading British health experts blame Ugg knockoffs on the sharp rise in foot, knee and hip problems suffered by young women.
4. Want Permanently Fuller Lips?
A new lip augmentation procedure yielded consistently good results, according to doctors and patients.
(By CalorieLab editors)
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Lab Notes: The Fatter You are, the Fewer Heart Attacks; National Goat Meat Shortage