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Healio Minute Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 Edition: Discomfort battles BMI, flu season still in flux, hip replacement faces trial

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Carry that weight: Discomfort fuels discipline in obese adolescents

Healio.com/Endocrinology: The most uncomfortable individuals were most likely to drop the weight. Read more.

Flu season scorecard: Still undecided in overtime

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Some regions see decreased activity, but national caseload remains high. Read more.

Mobile vision clinics focus on Hurricane Sandy

Healio.com/Optometry: Company sends two full-service units to provide free exams and eyeglasses to storm victims. Read more.

Alcohol prevention: In-school program targets at-risk students

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Two inexpensive group sessions teach coping skills and reduce odds of drinking. Read more.

Hip replacement recall now focus of legal wrangling

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Trial begins with newly released DePuy company documents taking center stage in court. Read more.