All of Us is shaping how we understand health and disease. Research Highlights showcase the recent research powered by All of Us data and tools.
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Checking Medicine Safety With All of Us
Researchers looked at All of Us and another database to learn more about medicine safety. They found five pairs of medicines that were linked to major health problems when taken at the same time. Large health datasets could give researchers a new way to study which medicines are safe to take together.
Counting the Steps to Lower Diabetes Risk With All of Us
Being active can help prevent many diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Looking at Fitbit data from All of Us participants, researchers found that taking at least 10,700 steps a day was linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The results suggest a lifestyle practice that people can take to help prevent diabetes.
All of Us Data Highlights Risky Drinking Among Cancer Survivors
A new study of All of Us survey data found that most participants who are cancer survivors drink alcohol regularly, even during treatment. Many drink heavily, often, or both. The results indicate an immediate need to find ways to help cancer survivors drink less alcohol.
All of Us Data Shows the Power of Social Support to Prevent Depression
We know social support is good for mental health, especially during hard times. In a new study, researchers looked at specific types of social support during COVID-19. Thanks to All of Us, the researchers learned which types of social support protected against depression the most and which groups benefited the most.
Learning More About LGBTQIA+ Health Thanks to All of Us
Researchers studying All of Us data found that anxiety, depression, HIV diagnosis, and tobacco use disorder were more common in LGBTQIA+ participants than in non-LGBTQIA+ participants. Rates of other conditions varied among LGBTQIA+ groups. This study shows that All of Us data can help us learn more about LGBTQIA+ health and health inequities.
Using All of Us Data to Learn About Glaucoma Awareness
Researchers compared data from electronic health records (EHRs) and surveys to learn whether All of Us participants know they have glaucoma. The findings suggest a need for better efforts to educate people about their glaucoma diagnosis.