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Cultural anthropologist Paul R. Mullins of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is available for comments on Barbie and the Sports Illustrated issue:"Barbie in SI’s swimsuit issue represents a significant shift in Mattel’s long-term evasion of Barbie’s sexuality."

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For many people, the holidays are a time for family, travel, gifts, food, stress -- and romance (for better or for worse). Mid-December through mid-February is considered a peak period for online dating, said Justin Garcia, scientific advisor for the international online dating site Match.com and faculty member at Indiana University's Kinsey Institute and Department of Gender Studies.

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The potential for misuse of prescription drugs and alcohol during the holidays increases because of social gatherings, tradition and travel, so public health experts at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington have a simple message: lock up your Rx drugs and be mindful of the amount of alcohol you consume and make available.

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Small talk is far from "small" or trivial, says psychology professor and shyness expert Bernardo J. Carducci. It is the salve of a disconnected society -- the "cornerstone of civility." "Small talk is really, really important. It helps us connect with people, and not just at holiday gatherings," said Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. "If you make connections with people, it makes it much more difficult for you to treat them in an uncivil way. If you think about being kind to and connecting with people, people you engage in conversation, you're going to open a door for them, you'll let them step in front of you in line. You'll engage in more acts of kindness and fewer acts of rudeness."

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With all of the talk about the growing success of Cyber Monday sales, an Indiana University retailing expert suggests that traditional retailers are closing the gap with online retailers such as Amazon.com.

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A new paper by an Indiana University professor sheds new light on the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act, which many critics said threatens state sovereignty and individual liberties. The paper comes at a time when problems with the act’s implementation, particularly the creation of state health care exchanges, highlight the limits of federal capabilities and the importance of state cooperation in the success of domestic government programs.

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Medical and health experts from Indiana University discuss progress in genital herpes treatment and a new source of credible information about drug and alcohol trends.