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Poverty
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1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes developed functional limitations during the pandemic
Researchers found that approximately 1 in 5 older Canadian adults with diabetes and no pre-pandemic functional limitations developed…
Link found between neighborhood poverty, food access, and birth outcomes
Living in neighborhoods where residents have lower incomes and limited food access during pregnancy was associated with an…
Thriving early environments boost brain and cognitive development in children
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, researchers evaluated how fundamental environmental supports, encapsulated as…
Homeless women experience practical challenges in managing menstruation alongside feelings of embarrassment and shame
Homelessness is an experience that puts health at risk in multiple ways: physical, mental, social, emotional, and sexual.…
Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism
A recent Center for Mental Health briefing documents the evidence on the mental health of older people in England and…
Exposure to neighborhood violence linked to unmet health needs and increased care utilization in children
A new collaborative study between Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Hennepin Healthcare Research…
Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows
In a recent prospective cohort study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the association between flavonol…