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Why most men’s ring fingers are so long National Geographic: A recent study tested the hypothesis that hormones directly cause fingers to grow differently in males and females—generally, a longer ring finger than index finger in men; the opposite for women. “This isn't just an interesting…

Make workday eating as healthful as possible: NetWellness The Plain Dealer: The latest numbers show Americans spend more than one-third of the day at work, so it’s important to make sure you’re continuing healthy habits during the workday, said Jane Korsberg, senior instructor in the Department of…

Thogus survives as ‘old’ start up WVIZ: Avon Lake-based Thogus Products is attempting to create the “Google of manufacturing environment” by developing a vibrant, technology-driven workplace. Management increased wages and now designs products rather than just producing what is ordered. “I’d like…

Zimbabwean lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa awarded Inamori Ethics Prize The Plain Dealer: The Inamori Center for International Ethics and Excellence awarded Beatrice Mtetwa the Inamori Ethics Prize yesterday. She was recognized for her defense of journalists being detained or deported in Zimbabwe as well…

Report paints dismal employment picture for Ohio The Associated Press: One in 10 Ohioans lost a job in the past decade, and workers saw a higher drop in wages than any other state, according to a report from Policy Matters Ohio. The economic structure of Ohio makes the situation worse here than in…

Issue 3’s reach is too wide, foes say The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio’s ballot measure to cancel out the federal health-care law is written so poorly that it would threaten many health-care-related laws, such as child support and workers’ compensation, according to research done by Innovation Ohio and…

Smoking ban linked to reduction in heart attacks Toledo Blade: A new study has found that shortly after Ohio enacted its indoor smoking ban, the number of apparent heart attacks dramatically dropped. Although the drop can’t be definitively tied to the ban, “it really is kind of remarkable to see…

Play by the rules: There is a right way to make objections ABA Journal: Jim McElhaney, Baker and Hostetler Distinguished Scholar in Trial Practice at the School of Law, penned an article describing how to make a proper objection in the courtroom.

Issue 3’s reach is too wide, foes say The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio’s ballot measure to cancel out the federal health-care law is written so poorly that it would threaten many health-care-related laws, such as child support and workers’ compensation, according to research done by Innovation Ohio and…

Electronic medical records might boost diabetes care U.S. News & World Report: Randall D. Cebul, professor of medicine, found that using electronic medical records instead of paper files could improve care for diabetic patients because it increases communication. “The differences were rather…