The idea of the poverty line dates back to 1963, when Mollie Orshansky, a statistician for the Social Security Administration ...

Children from poor families show higher aggression and impulsivity, affecting school, friendships, and future success.

What the researchers call "plumbing poverty" was once a problem in mostly rural areas, but is increasingly found in U.S.

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Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according ...

A human rights organisation is taking legal action against Northern Ireland's regional government for failing to meet a ...

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report ...

Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.

Poverty rates have also plunged during that time, dropping from 13.3% to around 3.5% after adjusting for inflation. But the ...

Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some ...

Living with persistent poverty and/or parental mental illness throughout childhood may double the risk of carrying and/or ...

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates.