Upon entering the nether, absorption hearts disappear. They are however still there and functional as upon taking damage they will reappear. (See screenshots)
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Confirmed. Happens when exiting the nether as well.
Still in 1.6.2
Fixed in 14w19a.

Cannot Reproduce in 1.8.1 Pre3, assuming it's Fixed