Children residing in more disadvantaged neighborhoods at birth have a higher likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, according to a brief report published online Nov. 15 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Nov 16, 2023
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People who live in neighborhoods that were subjected to the historical practice of "redlining" may be less likely to receive lifesaving care from a bystander during a cardiac arrest than people in other neighborhoods, new ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Pregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone—the primary sex hormone in males—which disrupt hormone regulation and may lead to life-threatening ...
Nov 6, 2023
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People who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-removing procedures after they have a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with ...
Nov 1, 2023
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A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Oct 26, 2023
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Residents of Atlanta's majority-Black and low-income neighborhoods have significantly less access to fresh produce than residents of the city's non-majority-Black and higher income neighborhoods, according to a new surveillance ...
Sep 20, 2023
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July 2023 was the hottest month on record, with cities like Phoenix experiencing record-breaking heat waves for weeks on end. A new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups—particularly ...
Aug 15, 2023
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It's easy to imagine that growing up in a neighborhood with safe and clean parks, little to no discrimination, and where people are not struggling financially makes for a lower-stress childhood. In contrast, neighborhoods ...
Aug 1, 2023
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They say home is where the heart is. But can a person's home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?
Aug 1, 2023
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Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of death worldwide. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors including hypertension and obesity, significantly increases the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases. ...
Jul 25, 2023
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