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WA Researchers have conducted an Australian-first study to determine the prevalence of microcephaly, in preparation of any future outbreak of the Zika virus.

Early intervention in child development problems caused by alcohol use in pregnancy has been made possible by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s work

Research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that symptoms of depression in young men may be associated with low vitamin D levels.

Children who are mainly breastfed for the first six months (or longer) score significantly higher academically at 10 years of age, especially boys.

The first comprehensive analysis of the clinical effects of genetic mutations involved in Rett syndrome

A new study has found that children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems.

A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.

Two of Australia's pioneers in folate research have urged the Federal government to hold firm in its support for mandatory fortification.

Western Australian researchers are surveying secondary school students to find out what factors put young people at risk of unintended pregnancy.

Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.