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BBC News reports here: Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims.

CNET News.com reports here: Jimmy Wales says the English version of the site will shut down on Wednesday to send “a BIG message” opposing the controversial antipiracy bill.

In this SPIEGEL interview, José Graziano da Silva, 62, the new head of the United Nations aid organization FAO, discusses his plans to combat hunger as well as his efforts to limit speculation and the impact it has on dramatically fluctuating food prices.

BBC News reports here: A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden.

BBC News reports here: Web addicts have brain changes similar to those hooked on drugs or alcohol, preliminary research suggests.

BBC News reports here: A town in Western France has banned the word “mademoiselle” – the French equivalent of “miss”. The move comes as feminist groups campaign for the word to be consigned to the dustbin of history everywhere. Could its days be numbered?

BBC News reports here: Healthy people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke could be doing more harm than good, warn researchers.

Officials: the silicone is prone to rupture, but pose no immediate health risk.

BBC News reports here: The US created 200,000 jobs in December, more than expected, raising hopes that growth in the world’s biggest economy is recovering and providing a lift for President Obama.