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·December 17, 2022·4 min read

Study Examines Links Between Parents’ Income and Sexual Orientation of Their Children

A new study links same-sex attraction to parents' socioeconomic status during pregnancy. Researchers report the highest frequency of same-sex attraction was found in children in the lowest income group and elevated levels of same-sex attraction in children who came from the most affluent backgrounds. They speculate higher levels of fetal estrogen is a factor in both male and female same-sex attraction in the lowest-income group, while elevated levels of fetal testosterone is a factor in the higher income group. Higher fetal estrogen was related to more submissive roles in same-sex relationships, while higher fetal testosterone was associated with more assertive characteristics.

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·June 14, 2022·8 min read

Role of Lifestyle Factors in Alzheimer’s Risk and Disparities

Adopting a healthy lifestyle or adopting minor lifestyle changes helps reduce the risks of developing Alzheimer's disease, especially for those from a lower socioeconomic background.

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·June 8, 2022·5 min read

In Low-Income Families, Fathers’ Depression Hurts Couples

Fathers experiencing economic hardship who exhibit depressive symptoms have higher levels of emotional conflict and verbal aggression than mothers.

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·May 22, 2022·4 min read

Black Adults Raised in the South Have Greater Risk of Lower Cognitive Performance in Later Life

Black adults who grew up socially disadvantaged and poor in the American South are more likely to experience cognitive decline as they age than white people with a similar background. Researchers report socioeconomic status, race, and childhood factors play a significant role in cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·May 18, 2022·7 min read

Both Nature and Nurture Contribute to Signatures of Socioeconomic Status in the Brain

Both genetics and environmental factors contribute to socioeconomic status' impact in an interplay with effects that spans several areas of the brain.

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·April 19, 2022·6 min read

Two Out of Three Infants Participating in WIC Don’t Get Recommended Amount of Vitamin D

Only 1 in 3 infants enrolled in the government's WIC program are receiving the daily recommended dose of vitamin d, a new study reports. Vitamin d deficiency plays a role in a number of disorders including rickets, multiple sclerosis, and type 2 diabetes.

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·April 15, 2022·7 min read

Socioeconomic Factors Affect Response to Depression Treatment

A person's socioeconomic background may impact how well they respond to treatments for depression. Depressed people without a college degree had 9.8% less improvement in symptoms following treatment compared to graduates, and those who were unemployed had 6.6% less improvement than those with a steady job.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

Where You Live Is a Factor in Your Dementia Risk

Older adults who live in more affluent areas have better memories and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who live in less affluent areas.

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·January 24, 2022·7 min read

Cash Support for Low-Income Families Impacts Infant Brain Activity

Infants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds show improvements in brain activity associated with learning and thinking after one year of monthly cash support provided to their families. The findings show interventions designed to reduce poverty positively impact a child's brain development.