Health Technology Research Synopsis 23rd Issue Date 22 JAN 2008 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano Editors Top Five: 1. Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain2. Probiotics affect metabolism, says new study3. Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated4. Selective reporting of antidepressant trials exaggerates drug effectiveness5. 4 health behaviors can add 14 extra years of lifeIn…