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Five things that may surprise you about type 1 diabetesProfessor Liz Davis reveals five things you might not know about type 1 diabetes.

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Lancet paper finds hormone therapy for trans young people can improve mental health - but authors say more research is desperately neededA Lancet-published review of the evidence around the use of gender-affirming hormones and surgery in trans children and adolescents has found such interventions can lead to a marked improvement in mental health outcomes and quality of life.

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What are the signs my child is being bullied?More than half of all children who are bullied do not tell anyone.

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Researchers to focus on MS inflammation puzzleThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers will seek to better understand the relationship between antibodies and inflammation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), thanks to a generous grant from MS Research Australia.

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Support for kids’ mental health and new cancer therapies boosted by WA Child Research FundThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded 12 grants in the latest round of funding from the WA Child Health Research Fund (formerly the Telethon-Perth Children’s Hospital Research Fund).

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We're looking for a Director, Strategy and Innovation to join our executive teamWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategy and Innovation to join The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth, WA.

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Top honour for folate hero Carol BowerA huge congratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia founding researcher, Emeritus Professor Carol Bower, who has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her profound impact on child and public health over a 40-year career.

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The Kids communicator recognised for public health leadershipCongratulations to The Kids Director of Communications and Development, Elizabeth Chester, who has been recognised at the Public Health Association of Australia WA awards for her outstanding effort progressing public health.

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The Kids calls for urgent removal of kids on NauruThe Kids Research Institute Australia is calling for the immediate removal of all refugee and asylum seeker children and their families from Nauru.