A study found that consumers associate larger food sizes with higher status, particularly among vulnerable populations. However, when given smaller options at prestigious events, powerless individuals chose smaller items with fewer calories.
A review of studies published in The Lancet reveals that investing in mental health interventions can improve economic status. The research highlights the need for integrated mental health services as a key strategy for addressing poverty and promoting human development.
A MU study found that 5% of online housing ads are problematic or illegal, with 91% posted by private parties seeking roommates. The majority discriminate based on familial status, such as children, not race or ethnicity.
Researchers found that high-status individuals tend to trust others more in initial encounters due to positive expectations of others' motives. In a workplace setting, this means that bosses may be more trusting during initial encounters with employees.
A study from Tufts University found that social status cues can alter the perception of race, revealing a complex process influenced by context and pre-existing stereotypes. The researchers used computer simulations to demonstrate how subtle effects of status cues emerge in a system similar to the human brain.
Research reveals breast cancer tumors alter hormonal status and marker stability during relapse, impacting treatment decisions. Regular biopsies may be crucial in ensuring correct treatment and detecting other cancers or benign lesions.
A study by USC, Stanford, and Kellogg School researchers found that individuals with power but low status are more likely to engage in demeaning activities. The study's results support the idea that a combination of power and lack of respect can be toxic, as seen in incidents like Abu Ghraib torture and the Stanford Prison Experiment.
A new study reveals that consumers are influenced by people with lower socioeconomic status, particularly when they aspire to a desirable trait. The 'low status user effect' suggests that observing a person from a lower status group using a product can lead to interest and emulation among higher-status individuals.
A recent UC Davis study found that people with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to develop heart disease, even after long-term improvements in other risk factors. The researchers suggest that access and adherence to treatments may not account for the differences.
A new RAND Corporation study found that older women who live in lower socioeconomic status neighborhoods exhibit lower cognitive functioning compared to those in more affluent areas. The study analyzed data from over 6,000 women and found that neighborhood socioeconomic status was significantly associated with cognitive function.
Diabetes rates are higher in Aboriginal adults in Alberta, but the increase is less pronounced compared to the general population. Mortality rates for status Aboriginals with and without diabetes have remained relatively unchanged over 12 years, despite overall improvements in mortality rates among people with diabetes.
Climbing the social ladder may reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure among those born into disadvantaged backgrounds. Researchers found that upwardly mobile adults had a 20% lower risk of hypertension, while those who fell further down the social ladder were at increased risk.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that cardiac valve procedure patients' outcomes are influenced by their primary insurance type. Uninsured and Medicaid patients experienced higher risks of mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased total costs compared to those with private insurance.
Research suggests that nicotinic receptors play a crucial role in establishing a balance between social interactions and competing motivations. Mice with normal or modified nicotinic receptors exhibit different social behaviors, highlighting the importance of these receptors in social interactions.
A new study suggests that a woman's employment status does not affect the likelihood of her husband initiating divorce. However, for men, being unemployed significantly increases their chance of leaving the marriage, even if they are relatively happy. This asymmetric change in traditional gender roles implies that societal norms view a...
A University of Arizona study found that having health insurance does not protect Arizonans from accumulating medical debt, which can delay or forego necessary medical care. The research also highlights the importance of portable and universal healthcare to prevent coverage gaps and reduce medical debt.
Researchers estimate that poverty, low levels of education and social factors contribute to approximately 245,000 deaths in the US annually. These findings argue for a broader public health conceptualization of mortality causes and an expansive policy approach.
A study by McGill University found that socio-economic status affects Canadians' health-related quality of life from a young age. The research analyzed data from 17,000 Canadians and found that poorer individuals start out less healthy than their wealthier counterparts and remain so over their lifetimes.
A new study by the American Sociological Association finds that racial-ethnic differences in exercise type do not narrow with increasing education, but rather expand. More educated blacks and Mexican Americans are less likely to participate in 'high-status' sports like golf or tennis.
Research published in BMC Public Health reveals a shift in cesarean section trends with advantaged mothers more likely to have their babies via Caesarean section. The study found equalized rates for emergency sections but higher rates of elective surgery in more affluent areas.
Researchers in China and Hong Kong found that Facebook usage improves academic and social integration among students. Students reported using Facebook to maintain friendships, share knowledge, and collaborate with peers, suggesting its potential in enhancing learning outcomes.
Researchers have developed a mouse model that mimics the social deficits of autism and schizophrenia, showing improved social behavior with oxytocin treatment. The study provides insights into biological factors related to social deficits and may be useful in evaluating new treatments for these disorders.
A study of 281 mother/newborn pairs found that maternal obesity is associated with impaired iron status in infants, which could affect brain development. The researchers are investigating why obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of poorer iron status at birth.
A new study found that people with higher social status respond more strongly to information about others of higher status, while those with lower status respond more strongly to information about others of lower status. This effect is linked to the brain's value system and has important implications for social behavior and interactions.
A new study from Hasbro Children's Hospital found that 72% of girls and 91% of boys with obesity have low vitamin D levels. Treatment showed a significant increase in vitamin D levels, but only 28% normalized after one course, highlighting the need for further research.
A US study found that adolescent girls and young women living in high socioeconomic neighborhoods are more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma. The incidence of melanoma increased over time among these groups, highlighting the need for targeted prevention efforts.
A new study finds that ethnicity, depression, lack of exercise and social support are major risk factors for CFS. Moderate exercise halves the risk, while social status and cultural background play a significant role.
The UK survey found that employment status significantly affects financial and life satisfaction. Young people exhibit different patterns, with economic inactivity linked to higher life satisfaction.
A 18-year longitudinal study found that students' social optimism during university studies correlates with high work engagement, dedication, and career commitment. Social withdrawal and avoidance are linked to increased risk of burnout.
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine found that health behaviors play a weaker role in socio-economic disparities in mortality among European cohorts compared to British Whitehall II. The findings highlight the importance of understanding cultural differences in the social patterning of unhealthy behaviors.
A new study suggests that improved Social Security benefits lead to lower mortality rates and increased life expectancy among people over 65. The researchers found that this demographic benefited most from the changes, with a 50% increase in decline rates following the introduction of Social Security in 1940.
A new study by Robert Faris and Diane Felmlee found that popular adolescents are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior towards their peers. However, students at the top of the social hierarchy, along with those at the bottom, exhibit reduced levels of aggression.
A new study finds that popular adolescents, particularly those in the second tier of popularity, are more likely to engage in bullying behavior. The researchers argue that social status and aggression are linked, with students who occupy the center of the social hierarchy wielding power and potentially deterring retaliation.
The report finds progress in reducing cancer death rates for lung and prostate cancers among African American men. However, disparities remain, with higher mortality rates from breast, colorectal, and lung cancers in women. The study highlights the critical role of socioeconomic status in cancer disparities.
A recent study published in Obesity found that young adults with social connections to overweight friends and family members are more likely to have higher weight status. Researchers also discovered that these individuals who had close relationships with people trying to lose weight themselves were more motivated to do the same.
A study found that deaths from cirrhosis shifted from higher to lower social classes between the early and late 20th centuries. The authors suggest lifestyle changes, including dietary habits and drinking patterns, may have played a role in this shift.
Two University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work students, Maria Cano and Yuliana Medina, received the Hogg Foundation Bilingual Scholarship to pursue master's degrees in social work. The scholarship aims to increase linguistic diversity in Texas' mental health workforce.
A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience found that the amygdala's volume is positively correlated with social network size and complexity in adult humans. This link was observed across age groups and genders, suggesting a possible role for the amygdala in regulating human social behavior.
A new study by Nailya Ordabayeva and Pierre Chandon reveals that increasing equality decreases consumer envy, but also boosts status spending among bottom-tier consumers. In experiments, participants were more likely to spend money on purchases that would improve their social standing when the distribution was less equal.
Research indicates that without Social Security, half of women aged 65+ would live in poverty. With the program, the poverty rate drops to 12%. The new publication highlights the importance of Social Security for women's financial security and provides recommendations for restoring solvency.
Researchers have found a two-drug combination to be safe and active in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome patients with additional diseases or poor performance status. The combination of 5-azacitidine and vorinostat has shown promising results, with 83% survival rate after 60 days.
A recent study found that lower and higher vitamin D levels are associated with an increased likelihood of frailty in older women. Women with optimal vitamin D levels (20.0-29.9 ng/ml) were at the lowest risk, while those with levels below 20 ng/ml or above 30 ng/ml had a higher risk of frailty.
A new study from Rice University found that players are more likely to imitate high-status leaders and ignore low-status leaders in a repeated public-goods game. Contributions from followers with low-status leaders dropped off even as their leaders increased their contributions, showing the importance of leader status on cooperation.
Researchers found that genetics play a significant role in determining vitamin D status during the winter months. Lifestyle choices and sun exposure are more influential in maintaining optimal vitamin D levels during the summer.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that social interactions can impact an individual's sensitivity to physical pain. Participants who experienced indifferent social interactions reported less pain sensitivity, while those with positive social experiences showed no change. This discovery has significant clinical implica...
A new study by Andrés Villarreal reveals profound social inequality by skin color in Mexico, with individuals having darker skin tones facing lower education levels, lower status jobs, poverty, and limited access to affluence. The research suggests that discrimination in the labor market may contribute to these disparities.
African-American women with breast cancer experience longer delays in treatment compared to white women, even when controlling for socioeconomic status and insurance type. The study found that the time to treatment lags behind recommended guidelines by an average of 12 days.
The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media has launched a global Social Media Health Network, bringing together institutions from around the world to harness the power of social media in healthcare. The network aims to share best practices, develop training resources and facilitate growth of social media programs.
A study by Gail McGuire found that women are disadvantaged in informal networks developed at work, which can hinder future career goals. Women receive more social support from female colleagues, but this has limited career pay-off.
A new UCLA study suggests that socioeconomic status is a major driver of cardiovascular disease risk disparities in the United States. The researchers found that lower socioeconomic status was associated with higher risk across all racial and ethnic groups.
A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that wearing red or being bordered by the color increases a man's attractiveness and sexual desirability among women. The researchers attribute this effect to the cultural association between red and high status, as well as biological roots in human behavior.
Researchers found that albumin and serum protein parameters are less sensitive than anthropometric measurements for evaluating nutritional status in gastric cancer patients. However, a good correlation was observed between scoring nutritional assessment tools and other general nutritional measurement tools six months after surgery.
A meta-analysis of social relationships and mortality risk found that individuals with adequate social connections have a 50% greater likelihood of survival. The study's results suggest that reducing mortality through enhancing social relationship factors may be a major opportunity to improve both survival and quality of life.
A study by USC Marshall School of Business finds that luxury brands charge more for 'quieter' items with subtle logo placement and size, appealing to patricians. Counterfeiters predominantly copy lower-priced, louder luxury goods, while poseurs are more likely to express intent to purchase counterfeit bags.
Meghan Baker, a J.D./M.S.W. dual degree student at the University of Houston, has been recognized as Social Work Student of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter. Her commitment to social justice and service work promotes equality for marginalized communities.
Poor children with hearing loss have equal access to cochlear implants, but experience more complications and poor follow-up compliance compared to their higher-income peers. The study found a five-fold greater risk of complications in Medicaid-insured children, highlighting the need for improved access to these life-changing devices.
Researchers found that gene activity and protein levels in young paper wasp larvae predispose them to one caste or the other. Queens have high levels of proteins enabling survival and reproduction, while workers are shorter-lived and biased toward the worker role.
Research finds that estrogen receptor status in HER2+ breast cancer is correlated with response to anti-HER therapies. Patients with ER+/HER2+ cancers may benefit more from PI3K/AKT inhibitors, while ER-/HER2+ patients may see worse outcomes with hormonal therapy alone.
Researchers found comparable obesity rates in white and black women living in similar social conditions. The study suggests that socioeconomic status and environmental factors play a significant role in explaining obesity disparities. Policies focusing on modifying social aspects of the environment may help reduce disparities among low...
A recent study by Rochester Institute of Technology found that using social media in classrooms has little effect on building student connections and social capital. The research used course management systems and discussion groups to enhance instruction, but results showed no measurable impact on students' social networks.