$2 million to investigate how stress affects the unborn baby
Eight thousand children will take part in a study to examine how anxiety and stress in pregnancy affects psychological development in adolescence.
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Breastfeeding Linked To Lower Blood Pressure
Doctors at the University of Bristol have reported that the benefits of breastfeeding could pay off many years later by helping to reduce levels of blood pressure.
Childhood Eczema Cases Treble Since 1970s
One in three children have suffered from eczema by the time they are three and a half years old, a new study has found.
Coeliac Disease – The Tip Of The Iceberg
The full extent of a hidden condition which goes largely undetected among British children - and unnoticed until adulthood - has been identified by doctors in Bristol.
Stress in pregnancy: Effects persist even 10 years later
Children whose mothers experienced significant stress or anxiety during pregnancy have a greater vulnerability to psychological problems, even 10 years later.
The social factors which predict future violence in the home
The key signs which mark out a pregnant woman as being at greatest risk of domestic violence both during pregnancy and up to 3 years later have been published in a new report.
Meet the computer characters who are helping to fight school bullies
A computer-based solution to the threat of school bullying goes on show to an audience of teachers in Bristol tonight.
One-Armed Robots Master Immortality
The Children of the 90s project based at the University of Bristol is about to enter a new era of medical research, thanks to two robots who have mastered the art of immortality – at least for blood cells.
Working Mums: the impact on children's early development
Mothers who return to fulltime work soon after the birth of their baby would do well to pick their childminder carefully – because it could have long term effects on the development of their child.
Children and alcohol: Reaction to the first drink can predict problems in adult life.
Young people who get tipsy less easily may be at greater risk of becoming alcoholics when they grow up.