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A new report reveals dangerous chemicals in kids' toys; how one New York woman made sure the man who flashed her got arrested; science tells us why rich people are mean; CBC unveils its Canada Reads finalists; and Haiti's cholera epidemic will be much worse than initially expected.

Women may make up half of the movie ticket buying population, but that doesn’t mean we’re getting represented equally on film. In fact, gentle readers, it appears we’re getting punk’d by the majority of contemporary films and paying for the privilege.

Astrologers explain why you should relax; why married men are better behaved; carrots make you prettier; the truth about collagen cream; and who won what at last night’s Golden Globe Awards.

We’re getting fatter, there’s no doubt about that. Obesity rates are increasing among adults and children in North America, and we’ve never been so concerned about how weight influences health.

The mother-daughter relationship is a complex one. Even a seemingly innocuous phone call to mother can be an extreme sport of emotion, an adrenaline-infused blend of adoration and resentment, dependence and rebellion.