We would like to extend a warm thank you to Dr. Sameer Elsayed for his service as an editorial board member. We are so grateful for his contributions, insight, and commitment to upholding the journal's standards throughout his time with us.

A multicenter study links psychological resilience to glycemic control in individuals with diabetes. Lower resilience is associated with elevated hemoglobin A1c in youth and young adults with diabetes.

❗❗Call for Papers – Science, Interrupted❗❗ ❗DEADLINE EXTENSION❗ We are pleased to announce an extension for manuscript submissions to our special issue, Science, Interrupted. To learn more about the special issue and instructions for submission, click below: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

A recent Norwegian study shows that self-reported use of antihypertensive & lipid-lowering medications is generally valid at the population level. Misclassification may occur amid older adults & individuals w/ cognitive impairment, highlighting needs for careful interpretation.

We are excited to share that our 2025 Impact Factor is 3.6! We want to extend our appreciation to our editorial board members, authors, peer-reviewers, and readers. We are excited to continue to publish groundbreaking papers and advance epidemiological research.

How are neighbourhood built environments and BMI in older adults associated? A publication found: Living in higher-density neighbourhoods were associated with lower body weight. Changes to the neighbourhood built environment were not associated with changes in BMI over time.

Ever wondered why implementation science needs epidemiologists? Well... Traditional epidemiologic approaches may overlook the dynamic systems that shape implementation. Systems thinking can help epidemiologists improve the real-world impact of public health interventions.

Scientists have noted steroid use falls, while creatine use climbs rapidly. Steroid use among U.S. adolescents declined substantially from 2001 to 2024. Creatine use increased over time, particularly among adolescent boys and older students. @umich.edu Interested? Click: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

New research analyzed COVID vaccine-refusing and vaccine-hesitant persons in the U.S.. A nationally-representative survey is used to distinguish the two groups. Messaging to address vaccine side-effects may improve uptake, and thus improve public health. @haroldpollack.bsky.social

New data has shown that 8% of adults have had cancer genetic testing! Among untested adults, 52% knew testing could show future cancer risk and 41% were interested in testing. 93% of adults said knowing whether they were at risk would change their health care decisions.

Frontier research highlights proposals for new approaches to measuring PrEP need. Estimations of how many people may benefit from PrEP vary widely by estimation approach. These estimates provide a framework for assessing PrEP need at population and program levels. @mintturonn.bsky.social

Recent publications have noted the promise of digital cough screening for COVID-19 detection. Researchers found cough acoustics are population specific. This impacts the utility of sound-based AI-enabled disease screening algorithms. Find out more here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

Researchers have analyzed how race/ethnicity predicts depression in young adults. A newly published article in Vol. 118 of Annals of Epidemiology has found that race/ethnicity (esp. with OMB groups) poorly predict depression while socioeconomic status is crucial for prediction.

Evidence based insights have shown that early adherence predicts MDR-TB outcomes. According to a newly published article, early adherence trajectories may help identify patients who need added support early in treatment! @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

Interested in learning about how social risks cluster in populations? The analyses revealed two key findings: -> Health is shaped by overlapping social realities. -> Machine learning-based clustering methods can detect patterns that support upstream action. @ingridgiesinger.bsky.social

We are thrilled to share a new paper suggesting social inequalities are linked to faster biological aging. The study found: ➡️Intersectional social groups shape biological aging beyond chronologic age. ➡️Combined inequalities may amplify aging-related health risks.

Are EHRs the key to accurate estimates of the burden of diabetes in youth? The DiCAYA Network shares lessons learned from using EHRs to monitor the prevalence of diabetes among children, adolescents & young adults.

Children with iGBS sepsis performed comparably compared to a matched comparison cohort, but prematurity negatively impacted their scores. Interested in learning more? Click below to read the full article! doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

‼️ Beyond Averages in Epidemiology‼️ Individual differences are structured by social contexts. Epidemiology must reconnect rigor with civic purpose. Interested in finding out more regarding @juanxmerlo's invited commentary? Click here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

👂Have you heard? Weekend catch-up sleep is linked to reduced age-related hearing loss. The protective effect is more pronounced in men and individuals aged 40–64 years, highlighting sleep regularity as a modifiable factor for auditory health. Click to learn more here! doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

👀 Did you know? Sex differences can shape diagnosis and treatment! Study design and analysis can falsely cover or uncover sex differences in biomedical research. We provide statistical guidance for sex inclusion across design, analysis, and reporting. @nusratr.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

📊 Our latest research: AI Finds Midlife Risks Predict Dementia Decades Later AI/ML identified key modifiable and genetic contributors to dementia risk. Targeting cardiometabolic health for earlier prevention. For more information, click here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41581843/

❗❗Call for Papers – Science, Interrupted❗❗ Annals of Epidemiology seeks manuscripts on the epidemiologic, ethical & methodological challenges of prematurely terminated studies for a special issue: “Science, Interrupted.” Deadline: July 31, 2026 tinyurl.com/8vafx4cx #CallForPapers #Epidemiology

❗❗Call for Papers – Science, Interrupted❗❗ Annals of Epidemiology seeks manuscripts on the epidemiologic, ethical & methodological challenges of prematurely terminated studies for a special issue: “Science, Interrupted.” Deadline: July 31, 2026 tinyurl.com/8vafx4cx #CallForPapers #Epidemiology

Did you know that Annals of Epidemiology supports mentored peer reviews? We recognize that opportunities to participate in the peer review process provides important learning experiences. Students are able to utilize the QR code to access the survey and apply for the Mentored Peer Review Program.

We extend our deepest thanks to our collaborators for their contributions in 2025. Your commitment to rigorous, impactful scholarship continues to shape the quality and reach of the journal. We look forward to working together again in 2026!

Congratulations, Dr. Meena Kumari, PhD winner of the 2025 overall best paper award. lnkd.in/euUyrnag It is our pleasure to announce Meena Kumari, PhD as the winner of the 2025 Overall Best Paper award. Co-authors on the paper are Elise Whitley, Michaela Benzeval, and Michelle Kelly-Irving.

Annals of Epidemiology seeks manuscripts on the epidemiologic, ethical & methodological challenges of prematurely terminated studies for a special issue: “Science, Interrupted.” Deadline: July 31, 2026 tinyurl.com/8vafx4cx #CallForPapers #Epidemiology

📢NEW STUDY Maternal asthma in pregnancy can be associated with later puberty in sons Boys born to mothers w/ asthma had slightly later pubertal development. No associations were observed among daughters, & findings were not explained by either birth weight or childhood asthma.

¾ of overdose decedents in Tennessee died alone A potential bystander was only present in 25% of drug overdose deaths in Tennessee from 2019-2022.