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Poor In Rural Oregon Face 'Double Binds' When Getting Food
Those in poverty in rural
Oregon often know what kinds
of foods they should be
eating, but face tough
choices between eating well
and spending less money for
... > full story
Children Who Are Spanked Have Lower IQs, New Research Finds
Children who are spanked
have lower IQs worldwide,
including in the United
States, according to
groundbreaking new research. ... > full story
One Billion Hungry People: Multiple Causes Of Food Insecurity Considered
New articles document some
of the multiple causes of
food insecurity. Topics
include desertification,
flooding, adaptation of
... > full story
1.02 Billion People Hungry: One Sixth Of Humanity Undernourished, More Than Ever Before
World hunger is projected to
reach a historic high in
2009 with 1,020 million
people going hungry every
day, according to new
... > full story
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Highlighting Racial Disparities Increases Coverage and Effectiveness of Health News
November 19, 2009 — As media researchers search for better methods to reach audiences, a new study has found that highlighting racial disparities in news releases increases coverage of health stories in black ... > full story -
Ethnic Pride May Boost African-American Teens' Mental Health
November 15, 2009 — A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health. Findings reveal that when young ... > full story -
Health Risks Increase With the Global Financial Crisis
November 15, 2009 — One in four Australian adults has taken an action that puts their health at risk as a result of the global financial crisis (GFC), according to a new poll. The results show that lack of job security ... > full story -
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Awareness of Racism Affects How Children Do Socially and Academically
November 14, 2009 — A study of more than 120 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse US elementary school children shows that children develop an awareness about racial stereotypes early and that those biases can be ... > full story -
Discrimination Takes Its Toll On Black Women
November 8, 2009 — Racial discrimination is a major threat to African American women's mental health. It undermines their view of themselves as masters of their own life circumstances and makes them less ... > full story -
The First Casualty Of War: News Reports Match Misperception Of Civilian Deaths, Study Finds
November 6, 2009 — Researchers have found that the discrepancy in media reporting of casualty numbers in the Iraq conflict can potentially misinform the public and contribute to distorted perceptions and gross ... > full story -
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Higher Health Insurance Costs Force Doctors To Talk About Money With Patients
November 5, 2009 — As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to ... > full story -
Many US Children May Live In Families Receiving Food Stamps
November 4, 2009 — Nearly half of all American children will reside in a household receiving food stamps at some point between the ages of 1 and 20, according to a new ... > full story -
Fair Trade Labels No Solution For Poor Farmers
November 4, 2009 — Fair Trade labeling can work on a small scale, as a niche market. On the other hand, Fair Trade labels are not the right way to change the situation for the great majority of poor farmers. This is ... > full story -
Intervals Between Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Displays A Health Care Disparity
November 1, 2009 — The intervals between lung cancer suspicion, diagnosis and treatment may be attributed to health care system discrepancies, according to new ... > full story
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