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Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

The risk of heart failure in the present day was higher among Black adults who lived in U.S. zip codes historically impacted by redlining, according to research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

17 Jul 2023

Black residents in highly segregated neighborhoods have shorter life expectancies, study finds

Black residents living in highly segregated neighborhoods have significantly shortened life expectancies, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

14 Jul 2023

Conditional cash transfer programs linked to reduction in child mortality in Latin America

Over the past two decades, conditional cash transfer programmes have led to a 24% reduction in child mortality in Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador, equivalent to more than 700,000 child deaths averted, according to an impact evaluation study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation.

14 Jul 2023

Benefit advice within food banks could help lift people out of poverty

Providing access to housing, debt, and benefit advice within food banks could help lift people out of poverty - according to a University of East Anglia study.

12 Jul 2023

Racial discrimination may exacerbate obesity risk in children

Children who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

11 Jul 2023

New report reveals widespread, long-term impacts of Covid-19 restrictions on the poorest people

Future pandemic responses to restrict new infections need to be better balanced with allowing people to earn a living, say researchers, in a new report on the impacts of Covid-19.

8 Jul 2023

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest diseases. Each year malaria infections result in hundreds of thousands of deaths, with the majority of fatalities occurring in children under five.

5 Jul 2023

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

The use of thrombolysis, medications to break up blood clots, for acute ischemic stroke reduces post-stroke disability, but it is underutilized.

3 Jul 2023

Traumatic events may have long-term consequences for academic progress of youth

Experiencing traumatic events such as natural disasters may have long-term consequences for the academic progress and future food security of youth -; a problem researchers said could worsen with the increased frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change.

30 Jun 2023

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed.

29 Jun 2023

Infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births: A look at time trends and racial inequities

Nearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mortality in the U.S. is of ongoing concern.

29 Jun 2023

Study analyzes the relationship between money and mental health in the UK during COVID-19

The Center for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston University has released a report outlining the findings of a rapid evidence funded by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) review on the relationship between money and mental health in the United Kingdom.

28 Jun 2023

Poverty News and Research

Research shows redlining's long-term impact on cardiovascular health of Black adults

Black residents in highly segregated neighborhoods have shorter life expectancies, study finds

Conditional cash transfer programs linked to reduction in child mortality in Latin America

Benefit advice within food banks could help lift people out of poverty

Racial discrimination may exacerbate obesity risk in children

New report reveals widespread, long-term impacts of Covid-19 restrictions on the poorest people

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

Traumatic events may have long-term consequences for academic progress of youth

The connection between energy insecurity and poor health

Infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births: A look at time trends and racial inequities

Study analyzes the relationship between money and mental health in the UK during COVID-19

UTHSC team poised to make a real-world impact on vulnerable cancer patients

Growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child's brain, study suggests

New Charleston museum nods to historical roots of us health disparities

Is COVID-19 severity of infection a new risk factor for chronic pain?

$9.8 million NCI grant aims to combat cancer disparities

Cracking the code: machine learning models predict ADHD symptoms in youth

‘We’re not doing that’: Why a Black couple wouldn’t crowdfund to pay off medical debts

Child tax credit monthly payments linked to improved adult health and food security

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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