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 ...

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

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

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