Poverty in Teens More Likely to Increase Their Stress Levels Than Those Living an Economically Secured Life

Medicine & Technology Aug 25, 2021

Teens who lived in poverty when they were younger are more likely to experience increased stress levels, according to a recently published study.

Overlooked Plant Could Solve Climate Change, Alleviate Hunger and Reduce Poverty

Dec 10, 2020

Cassava is an ideal crop for sub-Saharan regions, as it thrives in hotter conditions and grows without water, study shows.

Current Challenges to the World's Worsening Period Poverty

Oct 12, 2020

Period poverty has been a problem for many women, causing shame and stress, especially with what's going on in the world today.

How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children's Development?

Oct 08, 2020

Here are five ways poverty, neglect, and trauma that leads to stress can affect the development of children.

Too Little, Too Late: Future Food and Water Crises Predicted to Affect Billions in Near Future

Oct 12, 2019

The UN estimates there will be 9.7 billion people on the planet by 2050—that's a global food and water crisis waiting to happen.

One in Five UK Children Affected By Persistent Poverty

Jun 12, 2019

Persistent poverty has a connection with poorer mental, social, and behavioral development in children, as well as worse educational outcomes, employment prospects, and earning power into adulthood

Study Shows Poverty May Leave a Mark On Our Genes

Apr 13, 2019

Study's findings challenge understandings of genes as fixed features of our biology

Climate Change Will Send Millions To Poverty By 2030

Nov 13, 2015

Climate change will add more poverty cases in the upcoming years according to world bank organizations.

New Study Links Poverty With Diminished Brain Development

Mar 31, 2015

New Study Links Poverty with Brain Development