Yes, this is real. Take a look at the actual source (which I hope HN is able to link to): http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)00332-2/ful

Yes, this is real. Take a look at the actual source (which I hope HN is able to link to): http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)00332-2/fulltext http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)0... The video that's included with the full text explains the study in layman's terms and is very accessible to the general public. Lots of good info there. Edit: Here's a link to the editorial article that goes along with the original paper and video: http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)00368-1/fulltext http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)0...