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New insights into the comorbidity of anxiety, mood disorders and cardiovascular disease Drawing on evidence from the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR) and other large-scale genetic studies, researchers found that depression and cardiovascular disease are connected through a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and direct effects of the disorders on one another.

Teen wellbeing linked to health and functioning up to 20 years later A study based on data from more than 14,000 participants in the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR) shows that adolescent wellbeing is linked to better health and functioning later in life.

New insights into MS progression through eye scans and blood biomarkers Why does multiple sclerosis (MS) remain stable for years in some people, while others experience rapid disease progression? Understanding how to reliably measure and predict the course of MS was the central focus of neuroscientist Sezgi Kaçar’s PhD research.

Support services for autistic adults: What helps and why? A new study from the Netherlands Autism Register (NAR) asked 1,315 autistic adults which forms of support they found most beneficial.

Internalized stigma and loneliness affect autistic adults’ well-being New research from the Netherlands Autism Register shows that social factors, rather than autistic traits alone, influence stress levels and life satisfaction in autistic adults.

HELIUS study starts new round of data collection and launches sub-study among young adults This autumn, the third data collection round of the HELIUS study will start. Participants from earlier rounds will be invited to take part again. Repeated measurements provide insight into changes in health over time and the factors that influence them.

Children’s activity patterns predict later BMI A new ABCD cohort study shows that the time children spend in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at age 8–9 is associated with lower BMI at age 11–12.

Subfertility linked to pubertal timing A study within the ABCD study suggests that subfertility, rather than assisted reproductive technologies (ART), may be associated with subtle differences in children’s pubertal development.

Geographic variation in prediabetes progression and regression A new study from the RODAM cohort shows that while progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes is similar among Ghanaians in Ghana and Europe, regression to normal glucose levels is far more common in those living in Ghana.

Discrimination, neighbourhood safety and youth mental health New findings from one of the Amsterdam Cohort Hub cohorts, the ABCD study, provide valuable insights into how perceived discrimination is connected to neighbourhood safety, mental health and substance use among adolescents.

Linking cohort data to CBS: a practical guide Linking cohort data with administrative registries is a powerful way to enrich research datasets. Requirements of the linkage process can be daunting. To bridge this gap, ACH has developed essential tools to guide researchers through the process.

Highlights from the ACH Knowledge Session on EHDS From European policy to practical tools: the first ACH Knowledge Session brought 50 members together to explore the impact of the EHDS, while launching new resources to support data linkage and collaboration across cohorts.

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