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Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 12:00
Closing gap between rich and poor could save 1.5 million lives a year, study suggests.
News Topics : Government, Economic Status, Demographics, Death & Dying: Misc

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Food Stamps Help Stave Off Hunger in Many U.S. Homes
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00
Over 30-year period, nearly half of American children received nutrition assistance, analysis shows.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Government, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Economic Status

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A Little Cash Buys a Lot of Calories at the Corner Store
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 09:00
Kids are purchasing cheap junk food on way to and from school, survey finds.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Fat, Dietary, Economic Status, Behavior

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Poor Education May Lead to Poor Health
Sat Oct 10, 2009, 09:00
Navigating a complex health system takes a more literate consumer, experts say.
News Topics : Health Biz: Misc, Economic Status, Demographics

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Recession Adds to Ranks of Americans With Depression
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 12:00
Being unemployed or underemployed puts mental health at risk, survey finds.
News Topics : Occupational Health, Mental Illness / Retardation, Health Costs, Economic Status, Depression

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Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 17:00
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds.
News Topics : Government, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Economic Status, Doctors, Dental Problems: Misc

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More Retinal Detachment Seen With Higher Income Status
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 12:00
Findings shed no light on reason for link, Scottish researchers say.
News Topics : Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Economic Status

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Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
Thu Sep 10, 2009, 09:00
But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Occupational Health, Mental Illness / Retardation, Economic Status, Anxiety

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Fear of Job Loss May Be Worse Than Loss Itself
Thu Sep 03, 2009, 16:00
Workers who constantly worried reported poorer health overall, study shows.
News Topics : Occupational Health, Insurance: Lack Of, Economic Status, Depression, Anxiety

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Foreclosures Plunge People Into Depression
Wed Aug 19, 2009, 09:00
New U.S. study finds many also skip food and needed drugs in an effort to cut costs.
News Topics : Emotional Disorders: Misc, Economic Status, Drugs: Misc, Demographics

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Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
Tue Jul 21, 2009, 09:00
Obstacles mount when employer-based coverage is not an option, survey finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Health Costs, Economic Status

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How to De-Stress a Recession-Riddled Life
Sun Jul 12, 2009, 09:00
Simple strategies should help in staying calm and moving on.
News Topics : Stress, Economic Status, Behavior

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Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 12:00
It led to better chances of higher GPA, college attendance, study shows.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Economic Status, Child Development, Breast-Feeding, Brain

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Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes
Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00
Smoking, drinking and more can override what you're born with, study finds.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Genetics, Economic Status, DNA, Blood Pressure, Behavior, Alcohol: Misc

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Special Ed Services Lacking for Kids Who Repeat a Grade
Thu Jun 04, 2009, 17:00
Majority of youngsters not given individual education plans, research shows.
News Topics : Learning Disabilities: Misc, Kids: Misc, Economic Status

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Neighborhood Safety Is Linked to Disability
Fri May 29, 2009, 12:00
Even questioning security poses risks for older, poorer people, study finds.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Fears / Phobias, Economic Status, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Disabled / Special Needs, Aging: Misc

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Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments
Fri May 22, 2009, 12:00
Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Radiation, Race, Economic Status, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast, Behavior

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Looks, Money, Fame Don't Bring Happiness
Fri May 22, 2009, 16:00
Study finds reaching more intrinsic goals is what leads to well-being
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Looks: Misc, Economic Status

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Money May Matter, Health-Wise, in Old Age
Mon May 18, 2009, 14:00
With wealth and education come fewer chronic problems, study finds.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Economic Status, Diabetes: Misc, Depression, Demographics, Death & Dying: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Less Education May Mean Poorer Health
Wed May 06, 2009, 09:00
High school dropouts more than twice as prone to illness as college grads, study finds.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Economic Status, Demographics