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1 in 3 young people in detention has alcohol related brain damageAbout a third of young people in youth detention in Western Australia have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), data has found.

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Video: One brave little girl's battle with Rett syndromeImagine your baby is developing normally, then suddenly she starts losing skills. Watch Marlee's story below and find out what researchers are doing.

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Video: Why you're wasting your money on bottled waterThe Kids Research Institute Australia nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia says Australians are spending over $500 million a year on bottled water, when tap water is healthier.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers finalists for 2016 Eureka PrizesThree Perth researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have today been named finalists for the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Survey finds parents don’t always know if their kids are struggling emotionallyAs a parent of two teenage daughters, I like to think I know what's going on in their lives and how they are feeling.

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Australian first study looks at energy drink harm in young peopleResearchers at the Telethon Kids Institute will study the health impacts of energy drinks on young people and develop guidelines for reducing consumption.

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Australian Early Development Census National ConferenceThe Australian Early Development Census National Conference 2015 will be held from 18-20 February 2015.

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New Rheumatic Heart Disease CentreThe Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to announce the launch of a world class Centre of Research Excellence in rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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The Kids welcomes renewed commitment to Medical Research Future FundThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to legislate the Medical Research Future Fund

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Perth scientist receives prestigious honourAn internationally recognised researcher at The Kids Research Institute Australia has been made a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science