May 18, 2012: Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey
Total cost of participating in a sport averages $381, results show

May 18, 2012: One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say

May 17, 2012: Being Obese May Make Job Search Tougher
'Employers' in study unknowingly rated same women higher after weight-loss surgery

May 14, 2012: A Little More Education, a Little Longer Life?
Long-term study found an association between the two

May 14, 2012: Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism
Study found fewer worked after high school, compared to others with disabilities

May 11, 2012: Availability of Beds, Poverty Drive Costly Hospital Readmissions
Factors related to supply and demand seem to matter more than quality of care or illness severity, research finds

May 04, 2012: Positive Thinking, Persistence Pay Off in Job Search: Study
Staying focused on finding employment is most important factor, researchers say

April 30, 2012: Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Depression, being single also linked to tendency to add cereal to baby bottle, which promotes obesity

April 17, 2012: Social Factors May Affect Lifespan More Than Race, Location
Study finds work, education have greater impact

April 16, 2012: Troubled Homes May Fuel Obesity in Girls
Study found nearly doubled risk in families coping with poverty, drug abuse, other stress

March 19, 2012: Medicaid Patients Go to ERs More Often: Study
They tend to have less access to primary care doctors than the privately insured, researchers say

March 19, 2012: Mothers of Kids With Autism Earn Less, Study Shows
Moms may need to devote time to caring for the child, researchers say

March 15, 2012: Bike Trail in Poorer Neighborhood Boosts Exercise
Extra-wide, two-mile trail in Tennessee draws joggers, bike riders

March 08, 2012: People in Poor Neighborhoods Have More Pain, Study Finds
Blacks experience more pain, disability regardless of where they live, research shows

February 29, 2012: Job Loss Fears Sow Unhappiness in Work, Family Life
Blue-collar workers take unemployment worries the hardest, research finds

February 28, 2012: Poor Patients Less Likely to Sue Doctors, Analysis Shows
Stereotypes can have negative impact on physician-patient relationship, researchers say

February 27, 2012: Are the Rich Really Different From You and Me?
They're likelier to cut you off on the road, be dishonest during negotiations, study claims

February 24, 2012: Kids From Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice: Poll
Sugary beverages can cause obesity, tooth decay, experts say

February 15, 2012: Many U.S. Teens Hit the Road Without Driver's Ed: Survey
Hispanics, blacks, males less likely to get formal training when it's not required by state law

February 11, 2012: John, Mary, Joe: Simpler Names May Help You Get Ahead
Study suggests easy moniker can help people win promotions, make friends

February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds

February 08, 2012: One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?
Florida study finds less orthopedic trauma cases as construction workers lost jobs

January 31, 2012: Hospitality Not a Friendly Industry for Disabled Workers: Study
Employers often reluctant to hire people with disabilities due to misconceptions

January 23, 2012: Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says
Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

January 20, 2012: Study Highlights Features of High-Quality Primary Care
Interventions promoting access to comprehensive, patient-centered care might cut health disparities

January 19, 2012: Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says
Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

January 19, 2012: Poorer Folks May Find It Harder to Quit Smoking
Financial and social status seems to affect treatment success, study finds

January 16, 2012: Drop in Melanoma Deaths Limited to Educated Whites: Study
Rates not declining in skin cancer patients with less schooling, researchers say

January 15, 2012: Do Men Flash Cash to Find a Mate?
Guys may subconsciously flaunt wealth in situations where males outnumber females, study suggests

January 10, 2012: Diabetes Takes a Toll on Lifetime Earnings: Study
Teens with disease more likely to drop out of high school, make less money, researchers found

January 06, 2012: As Nations Develop, So May Bowel Disease
Researchers identify inflammatory bowel disease as a global problem

January 03, 2012: Mom's Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Study found combo increased chances of disorder 14-fold

December 27, 2011: Poor People May Be Quicker to Be Kind
Study suggests the more affluent face fewer obstacles, slower to recognize suffering of others

December 27, 2011: More Schooling Might Raise IQ
Intelligence quotient isn't fixed at birth, and can increase with education, study suggests

December 16, 2011: Recession Hurt Parent-Child Ties, Survey Finds
Seattle families reported less connectedness, social generosity, researchers say

December 13, 2011: Loss of Health Insurance Much Likelier for Adults This Recession
However, coverage rose for children, new study found

December 06, 2011: Most U.S. Presidents Live Longer Than Their Peers
Stress of the White House doesn't seem to shave years from a man's life, study finds

December 05, 2011: Good News for Those Worried About U.S. Nursing Shortage
Study finds more young people are joining the profession

December 02, 2011: Socioeconomic Status Main Predictor of Health Habits: Study
Race, ethnicity not necessarily behind disparities in weight, exercise and diet

December 01, 2011: Younger Americans Face Greater Health Disparities: Study
Large gap between most and least healthy has opened up among those born after 1980

November 17, 2011: 19 Million New STD Infections Reported Annually, CDC Says
Treating chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis costs U.S. $17 billion a year

November 11, 2011: Poorer Americans See Sharper Health Declines With Age
The rich have less trouble bathing, dressing, walking, study says

November 10, 2011: Watch Scary Movie, Sell Your Stocks?
Study found people projected fear from film onto financial decisions

November 09, 2011: Money Woes May Drive Some Seniors to Smoke, Drink More
Men and those with less education were most prone, study finds

November 07, 2011: Studies Suggest Link Between Smog, Joint Disease
More rheumatoid arthritis in those exposed to certain air pollutants, researchers say

October 28, 2011: Preschool Peers May Boost Language Skills in Kids
Low-ability students improve when placed in classes with higher-achieving children, study finds

October 27, 2011: Poorer Countries Have Higher Rates of Stroke, Study Finds
Economic factors such as fewer health dollars spent per person may hamper prevention efforts

October 26, 2011: Larger Food Portions May Be Seen as Status Symbols
People might eat more to feel like big shots, researchers find

October 20, 2011: Foreclosure Crisis Threatening Americans' Health: Study
People who fall behind on mortgage payments more depressed, have food worries, don't take meds

October 19, 2011: Neighborhood Can Affect Obesity, Diabetes Risk
Study found moving women out of poor neighborhoods reduced rates of both conditions