Medical debt linked to rent and mortgage problems, study says
People burdened with medical bills may also be more likely to struggle to keep a roof over their heads, a new study finds.
Jan 14, 2026
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Risk of death after surgery is significantly higher for residents of low-income neighborhoods, study reveals
New research from St. Michael's hospital found patients from the lowest-income areas in Ontario had a 43% higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery compared to those from the highest-income areas in the province.
Jan 12, 2026
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Rental aid during pandemic boosted mental health
Federal rental assistance distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic did far more than help people stay in their homes. It also improved their mental health.
Jan 8, 2026
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Study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence
Violent crime has fallen to historic lows in Chicago, although gun violence continues to plague neighborhoods with concentrated poverty. A 2023 study of five major cities showed that more than 55% of shootings occurred in ...
Jan 7, 2026
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New federal loan caps could disrupt the medical field
Researchers from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute have produced the first national estimate of how many medical students would be affected by new federal loan restrictions imposed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill ...
Nov 26, 2025
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Which social determinants of health have the greatest impact on rural–urban colorectal cancer mortality disparities?
New research reveals that certain social determinants of health—such as socioeconomic status, household characteristics, and racial/ethnic minority status—have significant effects on rural–urban disparities in colorectal ...
Nov 24, 2025
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Combining financial and mental health support proves more powerful than separate efforts
Supporting people with both financial and mental health support at the same time works better than tackling either one in isolation, according to new research led by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Nov 19, 2025
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Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death
Adults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades spanning young to mid-adulthood face a significantly higher risk of dying prematurely than those who are never in poverty, ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Teens mirror parents' self-control in health, academics and money habits, study finds
When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research.
Nov 10, 2025
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Child abuse and neglect rates in the US are dropping, but disparities exist
Investigators at Mass General Brigham have found that cases of child abuse and neglect in the United States have declined overall over the last decade, but disparities have persisted and in some cases widened. Poverty, which ...
Nov 10, 2025
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