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People with lower socioeconomic status (SES)

Dr. Oliver Wilson

Oliver Wilson, Ph.D.

Awardee Institution
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Project Title:
Factors Influencing Physical Activity Among Medically Disadvantaged and Underrepresented Female Breast Cancer Survivors in the United States: A Cognitive Interview Study
Dr. Maryam Hashemian

Maryam Hashemian, M.D., Ph.D.

Awardee Institution
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Project Title:
Determine Barriers to Healthy Diet and Related Disparities Among Individuals With Preclinical Heart Failure in the U.S. South Atlantic States

Neighborhood Poverty can Contribute to Health Problems Later in Life, but Attachment Style in Personal Relationships May Help

A couple holding handsNeighborhood poverty and the challenging living conditions that can come with it—such as higher vigilance, lower trust, and environmental dangers–have been linked to an accumulation of stress that can contribute to cellular aging and health problems later in life.

Medicaid Expansion Benefits Young Adults

In 2010, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which included extending health insurance to more Americans. Under that law, states were given the option to expand Medicaid coverage to people at a higher income level. A new study supported by NIMHD has found that the Medicaid expansion increased the number of young adults covered by health insurance. It increased the quality of care they receive following traumatic injuries, such as those sustained in a car accident or a fall.

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