Our discoveries and story so far
To date, your information has been used in almost 3,000 academic papers, many of which have attracted national and international attention. We've used your data to conduct research into factors influencing health and development, and researchers all over the world have had the opportunity to do the same.
This page highlights recent discoveries that have resulted from your commitment to Children of the 90s.
For more research findings visit our Newsletter section or read about our earliest findings in our 21st anniversary book: 21 Years - Our Journey.
Children of the 90s discoveries
Scientific research during the pandemic
Professor Nic Timpson discusses the study's contribution to the global pandemic.
Can smoking affect learning?
Suzi Gage questions whether smoking can affect our education.
Body weight is not a choice
Dr. Giles Yeo explains how people living with obesity are fighting their biology.
COVID-19 impact on mental health & wellbeing
Dr. Alex Kwong tells us how mental health changed across the pandemic and for whom.
Is too much screen time bad for mental health?
Dr. Suzi Gage tell us whether screen time is making young people's mental health worse.
Understanding long COVID in the UK
Professor Nishi Chaturvedi discusses some of the research about long COVID, as a result of Children of the 90s data.
Is the internet bad for our mental health?
Dr. Becky Mars questions whether the internet can harm mental health and how to prevent this.
Should education be linked to genetics?
Dr. Tim Morris tells us whether personalised education based upon a child's genes is necessary.
Depression in women during pregnancy
Dr. Rebecca Pearson explains that depression is at least as common during pregnancy as after birth.
Liver disease, alcohol & obesity
Dr. Kush Abeysekera discusses the prevalence of liver disease and how Children of the 90s can help understand this trend.
Should we worry about picky eating?
Dr. Caroline Taylor explains whether or not we should worry about picky eaters.