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  Tight Times May Influence How We Perceive Others

  November 28, 2012 — From the playground to the office, a key aspect of our social lives involves figuring out who "belongs" and who doesn't. Scientists theorize that these prevalent in-group biases may give us a ... > full story
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  How to Buy an Ethical Diamond

  November 27, 2012 — The holidays are a busy time for engagements, and an expert in corporate responsibility, says socially minded consumers have a lot to think about when it comes to finding the right ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
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  Study Links Improved Consumer Welfare to Increased Prescription Drug Advertising Efforts

  November 26, 2012 — More people are better off thanks to the impact of an influx of direct-to-consumer advertising spending than they would be without those marketing efforts, according to a new ... > full story
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  Models for Evacuation Procedures in Big Cities After Massive Earthquakes

  November 26, 2012 — Researchers in Japan report on models for evacuation procedures in big cities after massive earthquakes based on the behavior of people in Tokyo after the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake on March 11, ... > full story
• PTSD
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  Embattled Childhoods May Be the Real Trauma for Soldiers With PTSD

  November 19, 2012 — New research on posttraumatic stress disorder in soldiers challenges popular assumptions about the origins and trajectory of PTSD, providing evidence that traumatic experiences in childhood - not ... > full story
• Educational Policy
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  Overwhelming Public Support for Whistleblowers

  November 18, 2012 — New research shows 4 out of 5 Britons think that people should be supported for revealing serious wrongdoing, even if it means revealing inside information. However, under half of the respondents ... > full story
• Dentistry
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  Link Between Obesity and Dental Health in Homeless Children Strengthened

  November 13, 2012 — Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse ... > full story
• Conflict
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  Once the Conflict Is Over, Solidarity in Alliances Goes out of the Window

  November 13, 2012 — Anyone who competes or is at war should be careful when entering alliances. Above all this applies when there is booty to be shared ... > full story
• Obesity
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  Childhood Obesity More Likely to Affect Children in Poorer Neighborhoods

  November 12, 2012 — Children living in poorer neighborhoods are nearly 30 percent more likely to be obese than children in more affluent residences, according to a new ... > full story
• Today's Healthcare
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  Physicians Often Fail to Disclose Conflicts of Interest on Social Media

  November 12, 2012 — As the use of Twitter and other social media by physicians and patients rises, more and more physicians seem to forget to do what many consider crucial for building doctor-patient trust: disclose ... > full story

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