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Breastfeeding in first days of life linked to lower blood pressure at age three
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) has found that babies who were breastfed right after birth, even if only for a few days, had lower blood pressure at three years of age than... READ MORE
Gut bacteria are important for neurodevelopment
The bacteria in a baby’s gut in the first year of life may be associated with enhanced neurodevelopment at age two, according to recent findings from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD). The research, published in... READ MORE
Online: “Let Them Eat Dirt” microbiome documentary
The feature documentary film “Let Them Eat Dirt: The Hunt for our Kids’ Missing Microbes,” featuring CHILD research results and CHILD researchers, can now be viewed in its entirety for free online. The... READ MORE
New findings on infant exposure to tobacco smoke in Canadian homes
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) gives insight into how much tobacco smoke Canadian infants are exposed to, what increases their likelihood of being exposed to smoke, and how researchers can... READ MORE
