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February 22, 2024

Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris Awarded Infrastructure Prize for Sociology 2023 by the Kohli Foundation

The Kohli Foundation for Sociology awarded Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris the prestigious Infrastructure Prize for Sociology 2023 for her work on Add Health. The Kohli Foundation, known for its commitment to recognizing and promoting excellence in sociology and its interdisciplinary connections, acknowledged Dr. Harris's exceptional efforts in shaping the infrastructure...
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November 17, 2023

Submit Your Abstract for the 2024 Add Health Users Conference

Add Health is now accepting abstracts for the 2024 Users Conference. Any papers using Add Health data are welcome, include both substantive & methodological topics. We strongly urge abstracts that: Use Wave V data Examine health disparities and/or focus on racial/ethnic minority populations Study genetic and environmental influences on health...
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November 6, 2023

Add Health Attending the GSA 2023 Conference

Add Health will be attending the Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) annual meeting this week on November 8-11, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Learn how the health of this aging cohort is impacted by various factors such as social, economic, and environmental conditions over the life-course as well as recently added...
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October 12, 2023

Long-Term Pollution Exposure Linked to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health in Young Adults

Air pollution is a global environmental challenge that continues to pose significant threats to human health. While the harmful effects of air pollution on respiratory health are well documented, emerging research now highlights its profound impact on cardiovascular health as well. A recent study, drawing upon data from the National Longitudinal...
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