It’s well-known that COVID-19 protocols caused financial hardship — particularly among lower-and middle-class families — and now a new study highlights the toll those struggles took on children’s ...

Economic hardship adversely impacts health, with significant prevalence in farming, cleaning, and food service occupations. High economic hardship correlates with fair or poor health, especially among ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High-cost immunotherapy was associated with increased likelihood of being unable to afford medical care and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cross-sectional study yielded new insights into the extent of financial hardship among cancer survivors, as ...

A doctor introduces a newborn baby to a sibling as a Missouri family grows. A Missouri Foundation for Health study shows that a family’s health and healthcare access can depend on its economic status ...

This story was published in partnership with theCenter for Public Integrity, a newsroom that investigates inequality. In rural Abita Springs, Louisiana, it’s nearly impossible to get anywhere by foot.

New research published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences demonstrates that how people feel about their financial situation significantly affects their risk of developing or worsening depression ...

Medical bills don't always arrive at a convenient moment, if there even is such a thing. These types of expenses tend to show up in the middle of job changes, family challenges or long periods of ...