Nearly two-thirds of American children live in asset poverty, new study shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. - More than 63 percent of American children and 55 percent of Americans live in "asset" poverty, meaning ...
Tag: Demography
Lesbian and bi women at increased risk of being overweight
Lesbian and bisexual women are at increased risk of being overweight or obese compared to heterosexual women, according to new ...
New NIH research policy seeks greater inclusion across lifespan
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The pipeline of research supporting care as we age is about to look a ...
Report from prestigious NIH-funded conference looks to biological 'pillars of aging'
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society Medical care for older adults has long focused on preventing and treating chronic diseases ...
High rates of weight-based bullying found among LBGTQ adolescents
Adolescents who identify as LGBTQ often face victimization and bullying because of their sexual and/or gender identity. New research from ...
UNH research finds shrinking population in more than a third of rural counties
DURHAM, N.H.--Nearly 35 percent of rural counties in the United States are experiencing protracted and significant population loss, according to ...
Workplace sexism's effects on women's mental health and job satisfaction
Credit: Dr. Mark Rubin A new Journal of Applied Social Psychology study investigates the associations between workplace sexism, sense of ...
Study examines race-based differences in social support needs among breast cancer patients
In a Psycho-Oncology study of 28 women who were being treated for breast cancer and were participating in focus groups, ...
Where technology and aging intersect, gerontologists chart path forward
The latest issue of the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America contains 21 articles highlighting the state-of-the-art ...
For older people, medications are common; AGS Beers Criteria aims to make them appropriate, too
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today unveiled its latest update to one of geriatrics' ...
Hurricane Katrina's aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations
Increase in hospitalization rates lasted more than a month; higher among older black population compared to older white populationCredit: Elena ...
High rates of opioid prescriptions may be linked to poor labor force participation
Credit: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Prescription opioids may be negatively affecting labor force participation and unemployment nationwide, according to findings ...
Gero to reveal its latest results in aging research at Longevity Therapeutics 2019
Gero is a data-driven longevity company developing innovative therapies that will strongly extend the healthy period of life also known ...
Study reveals bias in children even before they reach kindergarten
In a Developmental Science study of preschool-aged children, implicit and explicit evaluations of Black boys were less positive than evaluations ...
Overprescribing of antidepressant medications may be common in elderly patients
In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005-2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant ...
Study uncovers ethnic differences in cognition and age in people diagnosed with dementia
In an International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry study of individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom, people from minority ...
New study establishes causal link between climate, conflict, and migration
IIASA-led research has established a causal link between climate, conflict, and migration for the first time, something which has been ...
Parental PTSD affects health behavior and aging among offspring of Holocaust survivors
A new study on intergenerational transmission of trauma has found evidence that Holocaust survivors suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and ...
New survey identifies the social influences in people attending A&E
A survey of 20 disadvantaged neighbourhoods across the North West (UK) has revealed the social influences on why people attend ...
Moffitt leads the nation in addressing LGBTQ health care disparities and education
Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology helps shape educational tools for oncologists TAMPA, Fla. ...