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Breastfeeding Boosts Brain PowerChildren who are mainly breastfed for the first six months (or longer) score significantly higher academically at 10 years of age, especially boys.
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It’s Time – new video on the Apology to the Stolen GenerationsIt's Time - new video on the Apology to the Stolen Generations
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Perth children needed for Swine Flu vaccine studyPerth researchers are about to begin testing of a new vaccine to protect against swine flu in children.
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Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndromeThe first comprehensive analysis of the clinical effects of genetic mutations involved in Rett syndrome
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Healing precedes a positive future for Indigenous AustraliansThe Australian Government should form a National Indigenous Healing Foundation to provide compensation to the stolen generations.
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Study shows dramatic increase in caesarean sectionsA new study has found that the rate of caesarean sections in Western Australia has almost doubled in a 20 year period to 2003.
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New vaccine may provide broader protection against cervical cancerJust under 150 Perth women have contributed to major international research at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Researchers investigate childhood diet and teen anxiety and depression linkA study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.
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Remote pools boost Aboriginal child healthA comprehensive study into the impact of swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities has found significant health and social benefits for children.
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Gap between death rates for Aboriginal and non-AboriginalGAP BETWEEN DEATH RATES FOR ABORIGINAL AND NON-ABORIGINAL INFANTS WIDENING