Sean Horan, an assistant professor at DePaul University’s College of Communication, found in a new study that couples who don’t express their affection miss out on health benefits. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  Couples withhold affection for each other to protect themselves, but it may end up hurting them more, according to[Read More…]

Survey shows child passengers often in cars with distracted drivers; many youngsters also not in the right size safety seat WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  Many parents are putting their precious cargo at risk while driving, according to survey results that will be presented May 5 and 6 at the Pediatric[Read More…]

Using eye-tracking technology, a study by professors at DePaul University and John Marshall Law School show how many study participants fail to grasp key terms of mortgage contracts. The darker the area, the more time the study participant spent looking at various areas of the contract. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  The[Read More…]

After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  April’s factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed more than 400 people, has renewed public debate over working conditions in[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013.  Compared to other developed nations, the United States lags far behind on preschool access, quality, and investment, according to a new analysis released yesterday by the Center for American Progress. The United States enrolls only 69 percent of 4-year-old children in early education, trailing more than[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013.  The federal government’s anti-drug efforts are inefficient and ineffective, according to a report issued last week by the Congressional watchdog agency, the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report assessed whether the Obama administration’s anti-drug strategies, as articulated by the White House Office of National Drug Control[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013.  Half of young Christians favor legalizing marijuana consumption for adults, according to polling data released last week by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Among self-identified Christians age 18 to 29, 45 percent said that they had used cannabis and 32 percent said that they “strongly[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  Ordinary taxpayers are subsidizing exorbitant executive pay at the corporations leading the push for austerity in the budget debate, according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Studies and Campaign for America’s Future. The report is the first to put a price tag on the tax[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  Today, the Center for American Progress released new analysis of the numbers of current and estimated future immigrants. The bipartisan Senate “Gang of 8” immigration bill, S. 744, which was introduced on April 23, lays out a clear road map to citizenship for the 11.1 million[Read More…]

ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013.  Our work environments play a bigger role than previously thought when it comes to reporting unethical behavior, according to University of Michigan researcher. “Our findings contradict conventional wisdom that the personal characteristics of an employee drive his or her decision to speak up,” said David Mayer,[Read More…]