For educational attainment, it's more helpful to grow up in an affluent neighborhood than it is harmful to grow up in a poor one, per 23-year large Netherlands cohort study

A new study by Boston College researchers found that experiencing educational opportunities in all stages of childhood and adolescence is the best predictor of higher educational attainment and earnings for disadvantaged American youth. This includes living in an enriching home environment, attending high-quality childcare facilities, ...

A study by Tampere University found that childhood brain injuries, including mild concussions, can lead to lower educational attainment in adulthood. Researchers compared individuals with brain injuries to those with limb fractures and found significant differences in educational outcomes over a 20-year period.

A large Danish study found that children with childhood epilepsy tend to have poorer exam grades and lower educational attainment, with those with early onset or complicated epilepsy being especially disadvantaged. The study highlights the need for assessment and targeted intervention to optimize educational potential.

A new review links poverty and low socioeconomic status to brain changes that influence educational attainment, psychiatric illness, and language development. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, and environmental hazards can impair brain development, leading to negative consequences for individuals and families.

A Rutgers researcher examines how educational attainment affects cognitive performance, memory function, and dementia risk in later life. The study found increased years of education associated with better overall cognitive performance, including improved memory and verbal fluency.

A new study finds that not attaining a high school degree is associated with higher cancer mortality, while high allostatic load, a marker of chronic stress, also increases the risk. The researchers emphasize the need for educational attainment promotion and addressing social determinants of health to reduce cancer disparities.