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Hot topic: More proof Mediterranean Diet can ward off heart disease 
A Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent heart disease and strokes, according to a large study from Spain.
By Reuters , March 01, 2013
Hot topic: Girls get better grades because they’re ‘nice,’ researchers find
American elementary school teachers reward girls with higher grades for behaving better in class than boys and for paying attention, according to a new study that may be the first of its kind in comparing grades, standardized tests and behavior.
By Reuters , January 09, 2013
Hot topic: Most Americans believe in love at first sight, study says
NEW YORK – Most Americans believe in love at first sight, have never read their partner’s email and think good sex is very important to a successful relationship, a poll released on Wednesday showed.
By Reuters , January 03, 2013
Hot topic: Employer wins relief from contraceptives mandate
CHICAGO – A divided federal appeals court has temporarily barred the U.S. government from requiring an Illinois company to obtain insurance coverage for contraceptives, as mandated under the 2010 healthcare overhaul, after the owners objected on religious grounds.
By Reuters , December 31, 2012
Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Women made little progress in 2012
Women made little progress in breaking the glass ceiling in 2012, reports US News & World Report. Females held only 14.3 percent of executive officer positions at Fortune 500 companies in 2012, up only slightly from 2011, according to 2012 Catalyst Census, a report from nonprofit Catalyst, which promotes women in business.
By US News & World Report , December 29, 2012
Hot topic: Italian priest sparks outrage over blame of women for violence
ROME – An Italian priest has provoked outrage after putting up an article that said women were partly to blame for encouraging domestic violence by failing to clean their houses and cook properly and for wearing tight and provocative clothing.
By Reuters , December 28, 2012
Survey: Many workers lie, call in sick, to play hooky from their jobs
Many workers are willing to lie about a death in the family, illness or jury duty to play hooky, according to a survey conducted by a temporary job staffing firm.
By Reuters , December 27, 2012
Hot topic: HPV tied to throat cancers, study shows
A sexually transmitted infection usually thought of in connection to cervical cancer is also tied to a five-times greater risk of cancer of the vocal cords or voice box, according to a Chinese study.
By Reuters , December 06, 2012
Hot topic: More British men would put savings toward a wedding than a home
Guys, your secret is out: You’re even more excited about the wedding than your brides.
By Forum staff reports , November 25, 2012
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