Short telomeres confer risk of degenerative diseases. Chronic psychological stress can lead
to disease through many pathways, and research from in vitro studies to human longitudinal …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and
experiences of psychological trauma have been associated with subsequent CVD onset …

Purpose The targeted maximum likelihood estimation (TMLE) statistical data analysis
framework integrates machine learning, statistical theory, and statistical inference to provide …

Telomere length (TL) is a biological marker of cellular aging, and shorter TL in adulthood is
associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk. It is likely that these differences in TL …

Background Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polybrominated diphenyl
ethers (PBDEs) are endocrine disrupting chemicals with widespread exposures across the …

Background: Stress during pregnancy can lead to significant adverse outcomes for maternal
mental health. Early evaluation of prenatal stress can help identify treatment needs and …

Introduction Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes, and shorter leukocyte telomeres
are associated with major group diseases. Maternal psychological stress may be related to …

A growing body of research demonstrates the association between neighborhood context
and health. The underlying biological mechanisms of this association are not fully …

Background: Growing evidence suggests that air pollution may influence fetal development,
with potential consequences for later health. Alteration of telomere length (TL) is one …

Oxidative stress has been identified as an important biological pathway leading to
neurodevelopmental delay. However, studies assessing the effects of oxidative stress on …