BackgroundThe current study examined if early adversity was associated with accelerated
biological aging, and if effects were mediated by the timing of puberty. MethodsIn early mid …

Background Childhood abuse and neglect are typically considered as two different forms of
maltreatment. Previous international studies have found differential effects of abuse and …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are high in populations of color compared to Whites.
High-risk sexual behaviors are widely viewed as the key contributors to the levels of STDs …

Racial health disparities in the United States are a major concern, with Black or African
Americans experiencing more morbidity and mortality at earlier ages compared to White …

Atypical regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a putative mechanism
underlying the association between exposure to early life stress (ELS) and the subsequent …

Much research indicates that exposure to early life adversity (ELA) predicts chronic
inflammatory activity, increasing one's risk of developing diseases of aging later in life …

Psychotic disorders are highly debilitating with poor prognoses and courses of chronic
illness. In recent decades, conceptual models have shaped understanding, informed …

Background Childhood adversity has been linked to many indicators of shorter healthy
lifespan, including earlier onset of disease and disability as well as early mortality. These …

Mucosal secretory immunoglobulin A (s-IgA) has been recognized as a key component of
human first line defense against infection. However, its reactivity to psychosocial stressors is …

Purpose The long-term effect of neighborhood poverty on internalizing symptoms in
adolescents and the biological mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. We …