Press Releases

Helmholtz Launches Task Force to Strengthen Prevention ResearchHelmholtz

Press release of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft The Helmholtz Association is pooling its commitment to prevention research with the launch of the …

New Board of Directors of NAKO e. V.: Annette Peters appointed as Chair

The General Assembly of NAKO e. V. has elected a new Board of Directors. Professor Dr. Annette Peters, Director of …

Inequality raises a disease risk for cardiovascular diseases – especially for women

A study led by researchers at the Max Delbrück Center has found that low educational attainment and income raise the …

3.9 million euros for more integration in medical care

Press release of Hannover Medical School (MHH) Breaking down barriers and closing gaps: MHH cooperation project HUMAN-LS aims to improve …

Cognitive functioning and socioeconomic factors: Findings from the German National Cohort (NAKO) 

To remain mentally fit for as long as possible in old age, it is important to understand which risk factors …

Götz Otto is NAKO ambassador

Götz Otto is an actor, synchroniser and audio book speaker. The multi-talented artist is now also one of the ambassadors …

The shadows of childhood: Study investigates the association between childhood trauma and diseases in adulthood

On the nationwide Mental Health Week In a recent analysis of data from the German National Cohort (NAKO), researchers investigated …

Study investigates long-term health consequences for former professional football (soccer) players  

How do repeated physical efforts of a professional football career affect health? NAKO researchers aim to get to the bottom …

Study on post-COVID-19 condition: Which factors have an impact on the risk

Joint press release by University Medicine Halle and the German National Cohort (NAKO Gesundheitsstudie) The risk of post-COVID-19 condition is …

Two studies investigate the connection between active music-making and health

Researchers from the German National Cohort (NAKO) have investigated the connection between the musical activity of amateur musicians and their …

German National Cohort (NAKO) welcomes the first participants of the second re-examination  

What are the previously unknown risk factors for common diseases? What can protect against them? What influence do the environment, …

Symposium of the German National Cohort (NAKO) on its tenth anniversary

On 4 June 2024, around 320 scientists from the German National Cohort (NAKO) and representatives from nationwide research institutions and …