Medical economics
Reducing out of pocket health costs associated with better population health: study
Reducing user charges is associated with improved health outcomes in low and middle-income countries, new research has found.
Jan 14, 2019
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News tagged with financial hardship
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Fall rate nearly 50% among older Americans with dementia
With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three times the risk of incurring ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Health
Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods
If you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, according to research published last month in the journal Environmental International.
Feb 7, 2024
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Medications
Surprising findings in a study surrounding non-medical use of prescription drugs
When Thomas Stewart and Mark Reed began analyzing data pertaining to non-medical use of prescription drugs, they had certain hypotheses. However, after months of careful analysis, many of their findings contradicted their ...
Dec 21, 2015
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Medical economics
Using SNAP benefits may slow memory decline in older adults
Eligible older adults who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States may have slower memory decline than eligible people who do not participate, according to a new study at Columbia ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Love lockdown: the pandemic has put pressure on many relationships, but here's how to tell if yours will survive
Life in lockdown has been tough on many relationships. But negotiating the transition back to "normal" as restrictions continue to lift could also be a challenge for couples.
Jun 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds
The death of a grandmother can have severe and lasting mental health consequences for both her adult children and grandchildren, according to our recently published study.
Jul 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Engaged and informed communities are more likely to adapt behaviors during disease outbreaks, study finds
New research from a team led by Dr. Louise Smith and Professor James Rubin from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, working with the UK Health Security Agency, explored ...
Oct 13, 2023
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Pediatrics
Asthma symptoms are more common in children with stressed parents, finds new research
University of Queensland research has shown a link between parental stress stemming from financial hardship and exacerbated asthma symptoms in children.
Nov 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Out-of-pocket medical expenditure up for cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors have significantly higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than individuals without a cancer history, according to research published in the June 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Jun 7, 2019
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