A jog a day keeps osteoporosis away
A short burst of vigorous physical activity is important for building bones in children.
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Depression following Miscarriage
Depression following a miscarriage can continue, even after a healthy birth.
Children of the 90s welcomes 2,000th dad
Today [Thursday 28 February 2013], Children of the 90s welcomed the 2,000th father through their doors.
Junk Food Diets in Early Childhood May Lower IQ
A diet high in fats, sugars and processed foods at the age of three is associated with a lower IQ at the age of 8.
Weight in pregnancy
Gaining too much weight in pregnancy may mean future heart problems for the child.
Autism – is the grandmother’s age significant?
A report indicates that the mothers of children with an autistic spectrum disorder were themselves more likely to have been born to older mothers.
Being double-jointed can cause musculoskeletal pain in teenagers
Young people who have joint hypermobility (better known as being double-jointed) are at increased risk of developing musculoskeletal pain in their teenage years, according to new research from Children of the 90s.
Size Zero is bad news for bones
Teenage girls who are too thin may be putting themselves at risk of brittle bones in later life. New research shows that fat mass is closely related to bone growth, particularly in girls.
Genes link growth in the womb with adult metabolism and disease
Researchers from 43 studies of pregnancy and birth, including Children of the 90s, have identified four new genetic regions that influence birth weight, providing further evidence that genes as well as maternal nutrition are important for growth in the womb.
Most babies slow to grow catch up by early teens
New research from Children of the 90s shows that most babies who are slow to put on weight in the first nine months of life have caught up to within the normal range by the age of 13, but remain lighter and shorter than many of their peers. There are significant differences in the pattern of ‘catchup’, depending on the infant’s age when the slow weight gain occurs.