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Researchers sound the alarm as vaping fad explodes

Research into the potential health impacts of vaping is starting to back up concerns that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are not as benign as many people think.

The day time stood still for little Manna

Patricia Ilchuk can still recall the day in August 2020 when her daughter Manna – then five weeks old – had her first seizure.

Atlas reveals state of child health

An interactive Child Development Atlas is giving policymakers, planners and services easy access to important data about the health and wellbeing of WA families.

Accentuating the positive to support student behaviour

One third of Australia’s children will be better supported at school, thanks to a The Kids Research Institute Australia evidence review of what works best to support student behaviour needs.

Researchers may have found key to preventing asthma

Researchers have made a world-first discovery on how to prevent severe respiratory infections in babies.

Reducing radiotherapy: new antibody gives hope for less toxic cancer treatment

WA Kids Cancer Centre is leading the charge to find innovative new treatments that will allow doctors to ‘dial down’ the amount of toxic treatments needed to fight cancer.

Cutting-edge CliniKids keeps families up-to-date

CliniKids, the first stand-alone clinical service offered by The Kids Research Institute Australia, was launched in October 2019 and is already delivering benefits for families with children who are developing differently.

Bright Tomorrows app offers families support during COVID-19

A comprehensive app produced by The Kids researchers has offered parents a lifeline as they try to cope with the isolation and disruption caused by coronavirus.

The bonus feature giving ORIGINS participants a head start on health issues

The ORIGINS Project, a collaboration between The Kids and Joondalup Health Campus, is collecting data and biological samples from 10,000 families over 10 years. Its work is also giving participating families a valuable heads up on health issues.

Alcohol warning labels a win for Australian babies

Strong advocacy efforts have paid off with health and food safety ministers from around Australia and New Zealand finally approving the recommended version of a warning label designed to highlight the potential risks of alcohol during pregnancy.