Featured News and Research Highlights
January 7, 2021
New study finds a link between premature aging and gut bacteria using Add Health Wave V data
Linkages between microbiota and physiologic aging and age-related disease have typically been examined in older adults. However, recent evidence indicates biological aging likely begins as early as the 30s, especially when it comes to immune and metabolic biomarker abnormalities. Understanding how gut microbiota and markers of immune and metabolic aging...
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November 13, 2020
Researchers examine the intersection of race/ethnicity and gender on depressive symptoms.
Health disparities in depressive symptoms have been well researched with regard to gender and race/ethnicity. However, few studies have examined how the intersection of race/ethnicity and gender may impact depressive symptoms over the life span. With four decades of data available, Dr. Taylor Hargrove et al. utilize Wave I-IV of...
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October 16, 2020
Using data from Wave V of Add Health, scientists find that sexual minorities are more susceptible to migraines than their heterosexual counterparts.
Research has shown that migraines are the fifth leading cause of emergency room visits in the U.S., with one in six adults suffering from migraines. Although it is recognized that the LGBTQ community experience an array of discrimination when seeking health care, there has been a lack of investigation into...
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June 26, 2020
Researchers use Add Health data to discover connections between chronic medical conditions and the importance of belonging
Students with chronic medical conditions struggle with more than just their physical health. The hurdles formed from medical conditions impact their school attendance, concentration, and the expectations of their parents and teachers. Around one-third of students suffering from chronic medical conditions experience symptoms so severe that it interferes with their...
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