Children’s brain processing speed indicates risk of psychosis
New research shows that children whose brains process information more slowly than their peers are at greater risk of psychotic experiences.
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High pregnancy weight gain can lead to long-term obesity
Gaining more than the recommended weight during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese and developing related health problems, including high blood pressure, later in life.
Children of the 90s: 20 years old today!
Children of the 90s has been awarded £6m to continue its vital research into the health and well-being of thousands of young people and their parents in and around Bristol.
Maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy do not affect children’s bone health
A study of nearly 4,000 pairs of mothers and their children in Children of the 90s has shown that maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy are not associated with the child’s bone health in later life.
Social communication difficulties are linked to increased risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour
Children who have difficulties with social communication, as seen in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), have a higher risk of self-harm with suicidal behaviour by the age of 16 years compared to those without, finds a University of Bristol study.
New ALSPAC gateway on Wellcome Open Research
We are excited to announce the launch of a new ALSPAC gateway on Wellcome Open Research, a collaboration that aims to enhance access and reuse of ALSPAC data.
Depressive symptoms higher for gay, lesbian and bisexual youth from age 10
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning youth are more likely to experience depressive symptoms from as young as age 10 and these symptoms persist at least into their early 20s, finds a new UCL-led study.
Bristol researcher wins large MRC grant
Professor John Macleod, Joint Head of Centre for Academic Primary Care at Bristol Medical School, has received £1.5 million as part of a large grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC).
History charting Children of the 90s available to researchers for first time
For the first time, the history charting the world-renowned Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), also known as Children of the 90s, back to its beginnings has been made accessible.
BMI is a good measure of health after all, new study finds
A new study from the University of Bristol supports body mass index (BMI) as a useful tool for assessing obesity and health.