New findings from the CHILD Cohort Study shed light on the diverse factors that influence human milk fatty acid composition. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the amount and mixture of breast milk fats … Continued
Many children are not getting the right balance of moving, sitting, and sleeping, which can be harmful before age five, according to a new study using CHILD data. Published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, the study … Continued
Research from the CHILD Cohort Study suggests that among preschoolers, spending two hours or more of screen time per day may be linked to clinically significant behavioural problems. “We found that screen time had a significant impact on behaviour at … Continued
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study sheds some light on the importance of the infant’s mouth as a source of breast milk bacteria. The idea that breast milk has a microbiome—a community of bacteria living within it—is relatively new … Continued
A study led by Dr. Anita Kozyrskyj and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) in September 2018 is the journal’s top article for 2018 in terms of media coverage. The study used data from CHILD Study participants and … Continued
New CHILD Study research has found that infants who are breastfed have a reduced risk of being overweight in the first year of life—and that the protective association is stronger with longer and more exclusive breastfeeding. “We found that … Continued
Killing germs around the house may have an impact on young childrens’ waistlines. The connection? The infant gut microbiome, according to a study led by CHILD investigator Dr. Anita Kozyrskyj (University of Alberta). “Infants living in households where disinfectants … Continued
Mothers who are Black or of First Nations ethnicity are at greater risk of experiencing stress and symptoms of depression during pregnancy and their children’s first five years, according to new CHILD Study research. It was already known that … Continued
Findings from the CHILD Study show that the Lung Clearance Index (LCI), a measure of ventilation distribution, can detect lung problems in children as young as four months old. “Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, and detecting … Continued
Does your child sleep less than 12 hours over a 24-hour period? Does he or she breathe through the mouth, snore or have pauses in breathing while asleep? New CHILD Study research has examined the impact of an infant’s sleep … Continued