Foundations of Health Research Center

Foundations of Health Research Center The Foundations of Health Research Center is dedicated to advancing research that elevates understanding and informs change about health disparities.

Spring is less than a month away! As we near its end, here are some tips for improving your mental and physical wellbein...
02/24/2026

Spring is less than a month away! As we near its end, here are some tips for improving your mental and physical wellbeing during Winter.

Housing insecurity is a social determinant of health associated with worsening chronic health issues, elevated risk of m...
02/10/2026

Housing insecurity is a social determinant of health associated with worsening chronic health issues, elevated risk of mental health disorders, and limited access to healthcare.

At FHRC, we explore the pathways and mechanisms linking social factors and physical health across the lifespan, in children and adults. For more information, visit https://www.foundationsofhealth.org/

Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at FHRC!
07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at FHRC!

On some of our research projects we use an Endothelial machine. An endothelial machine measures heart health and so muc...
09/04/2024

On some of our research projects we use an Endothelial machine. An endothelial machine measures heart health and so much more! Swipe through the photos below to learn more.

In a 2020 study, we examined how community violence affects inflammation in youth. The research can be found at foundati...
11/06/2023

In a 2020 study, we examined how community violence affects inflammation in youth. The research can be found at foundationsofhealth.org, in our library of free resources!

Wishing you a happy Halloween from FHRC!
10/30/2023

Wishing you a happy Halloween from FHRC!

In a recent study at FHRC, we looked at how discrimination impacts inflammation in youth of color. Check out the free re...
10/23/2023

In a recent study at FHRC, we looked at how discrimination impacts inflammation in youth of color. Check out the free research paper at foundationsofhealth.org , along with a whole library of other free resources!

Did you know? Check out foundationsofhealth.org for more research findings!
10/16/2023

Did you know? Check out foundationsofhealth.org for more research findings!

In a 2011 study, our researchers examined how maternal warmth is linked to inflammation levels for people who grew up in...
09/18/2023

In a 2011 study, our researchers examined how maternal warmth is linked to inflammation levels for people who grew up in low socioeconomic status households. Find out more below!

In a recently published study, our researchers found that harshness of childhood environment, measured by exposure to vi...
05/20/2023

In a recently published study, our researchers found that harshness of childhood environment, measured by exposure to violence and neighborhood-level murder rate, was associated with more pronounced pro-inflammatory responses and worse clinical outcomes for youths with asthma. Unpredictability of environment was not significantly related to any outcomes.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the mothers who have participated in our studies! 😊
05/12/2023

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to all the mothers who have participated in our studies! 😊

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