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Exploring resilience as a pathway to Aboriginal young people's health

Can resilience improve health outcomes in Aboriginal young people? That question will be explored by The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Clair Scrine.

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Less ‘fast food’ outlets near schools could help reduce obesity

Teaching a class of year eleven students about nutrition ten years ago is what gave Dr Gina Trapp the idea for her research.

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Vitamin D link to depression in mothers

Research by The Kids Research Institute Australia shows a link between low vitamin D during pregnancy and post-natal depression.

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New study recommends changes to cystic fibrosis monitoring in young children

A new Australian study that looked at the long term impacts of early lung infections in young kids with cystic fibrosis has recommended changes to monitoring

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Experts Pledge Global Assault on Kids’ Cancer

A global plan to tackle one of the most aggressive types of childhood brain tumours will be developed as a result of a meeting of international experts in WA.

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New study shows that environment during pregnancy affects babies' immune development

Research from Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown that children born in modern industrialised environments have more responsive immune

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Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture risk

Girls and young women with Rett syndrome are nearly four times more likely to suffer a fracture.

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Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens

Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens

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Parent Child Assistance Program - A Pilot Study in Perth

Martyn Amy Symons Finlay-Jones B.A. (Hons) PhD. BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MHealthEcon, PhD (Clin Psych) Honorary Research Associate Head, Early

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Can positive mindsets be protective against stress and isolation experienced during the covid-19 pandemic? A mixed methods approach to understanding emotional health and wellbeing needs of perinatal women

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between emotional health and wellbeing and support needs of perinatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand their experiences and need for support. This is a potentially vulnerable group and a critical developmental phase for women and infants.