Two new studies headed by CHILD researchers reveal that certain species of fungi living in the human gut play a key role in the development of the immune system and some pediatric allergic diseases, suggesting these fungi may be promising … Continued
CHILD held its first national Town Hall on April 25th, 2026. Dozens of CHILD youth and parents attended this online event from all four sites across Canada. During the session, CHILD staff and research leaders, together with NPEC families members, … Continued
CHILD research out of BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) has found that children in families of lower socioeconomic status (SES) tend to follow a different health path than children in families of higher SES: they typically run a higher … Continued
New CHILD research provides insight into why some children consume more ultraprocessed foods than others. The research, published in Nature: Communications Medicine, found that characteristics of a child’s family and their built environment both play a role. Given that higher … Continued
New research from CHILD has found that children who drink whole cow’s milk at age five tend to have lower levels of body fat and less risk of obesity by age eight, compared to children who consume no fat or … Continued
New research from CHILD has found that children who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods at three years of age tend to exhibit more behavioural and emotional difficulties by age five. These findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight the … Continued
Naomi completes her 16-year visit in Winnipeg 16-year visits We are excited to announce that the first CHILD clinic visits in the new 16-year round of data collection have begun. Initial 16-year visits were held in Vancouver on February 7, … Continued
Breastfeeding is beneficial for all babies, but according to new CHILD research it may have greater effects among infants living in contexts of lower socioeconomic status. As reported in their paper in Frontiers in Public Health, CHILD researchers have found … Continued
New findings suggest that a mother’s stress during pregnancy may affect how her baby’s gut microbiome develops in the first year of life. In turn, this may influence the child’s later risk for anxiety and depression. This study was conducted … Continued
CHILD is proud to be featured as an Institute achievement by CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). To celebrate its first 25 years of existence, the Institute is highlighting on its website some of the research it … Continued