Improved parenting may fortify low-income kids against poverty effects

Monday, July 21, 2014 - 17:40 in Health & Medicine

For children growing up in poverty, the seeds of poor health in adulthood appear to be sown early. But a nurturing parent may be able to foster a child's resilience to such conditions as allergies, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, says a new study.

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