News tagged with single mothers


Children of married parents less likely to be obese

Children living in households where the parents are married are less likely to be obese, according to new research from Rice University and the University of Houston.

Overweight and Obesity created 15 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program use grows in 2011

In 2011, 13 percent of all American households relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the program formerly known as food stamps – with nearly 6.2 million more American households using the program ...

Health created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds that single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children

(Medical Xpress) -- A group of three Kansas State University researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with their children.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Venezuelans line up to switch PIP breast implants

(AP) -- The office of plastic surgeon Ignacio Sousa is so packed that women are lined up outside the door. College students in their 20s, housewives in their 40s, middle-class office workers: nearly all are ...

Other created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Federal welfare programs can have negative effects on children's cognitive scores

The United States federal government supports many welfare and entitlement programs that attempt to eliminate poverty by providing financial assistance to families in need. Now, a researcher at the University of Missouri ...

Health created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast