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Gender Diversity

Not all children or teenagers identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. As a result, some may choose to change their name, their clothes or their body. With considerably higher rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and attempted suicide, the need for specialist mental health services has been recognised.

Breastfeeding Boosts Brain Power

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

Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndrome

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

Pregnancy link to child behaviour

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

More than 50% of women drink alcohol while pregnant

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

Ministers urged to stand firm on folate

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

New Study Focuses on Teen Sex Issues

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

Folate commitment will protect babies

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

COVID-19 Update: Perth Lockdown 3 July 2021

ORIGINS is moving to virtual appointments and couriers to collect home samples during the June 2021 Perth lockdown.