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‘Nicotine-free’ e-juice samples found to contain nicotine and harmful chemicalsSix out of ten ‘nicotine-free’ e-cigarette liquids analysed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers contained nicotine as well as an acutely toxic chemical typically found in pesticides and disinfectants.
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Spike in Aboriginal child removals sparks call for urgent action to end cycle of traumaA study confirming Aboriginal children are now 10 times more likely than non-Aboriginal children to be placed in out-of-home care has prompted researchers to call for urgent action to prevent further intergenerational trauma.
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Funding for stillbirth autopsies will enable life-saving researchResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia say the Federal Government’s in-principle commitment to cover the cost of stillbirth autopsies is a positive step forward in addressing the nation’s stagnating rates.
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R U OK Day: Top tips for responding to someone who isn’t ‘OK’It’s important to ask, R U OK. If someone replies that they’re not, don’t panic – there are ways you can help.
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Big data expert appointed Kerry M Stokes Chair of Child Health ResearchAn international leader in the analysis and mapping of big data sets to tackle disease has been appointed The Kerry M Stokes Chair of Child Health.
Program of the event The program for Accelerating Child Health Research: A Systems Biology Symposium includes a wide range of international and local
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Cheers as Beau’s curls cut to fund cancer fightA brave young man stepped up to the plate on Friday to do his part in the battle against cancer.
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Vale Reverend Garlett AMIt is with great sadness that The Kids Research Institute Australia marks the passing of Reverend Garlett AM.
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Summer series: The impact of heat and the sun on our healthThe Aussie summer provides some great opportunities for families to connect in an active and social way. But with it comes a range of factors that can impact on child and family health.
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The benefits of UV exposureFor decades Australians have been told to minimise sun exposure to prevent skin cancer.