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New study shows alcohol use ‘common’ during pregnancy

The Kids Research Institute Australia's Professor Carol Bower is not surprised by new research that shows alcohol use in pregnancy is 'common'.

Two The Kids researchers appointed Academy Fellows

The Kids Researchers Professor Susan Prescott and Professor Donna Cross have been appointed Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Med

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.

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.

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Cracking Charlotte’s medical mystery through genomic sequencing

Learn how new technology is fast-tracking diagnoses for kids with rare diseases.

WA-led research protecting babies from RSV

Jimmy’s battle with RSV reminds us that research can change young lives.

Using co-design to understand and enhance the experiences of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes and their parents as they transition from paediatric to adult care in metropolitan and regional Western Australia

Keely Bebbington MClinPsych/PhD McCusker Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes 08 6319 1766 keely.bebbington@thekids.org.au McCusker

Respiratory viruses in young South African children with acute lower respiratory infections and interactions with HIV

RV-A and RV-C are endemic in South African children and HIV infection may be protective against RSV and bronchiolitis.

Exercise training improves vascular function in adolescents with type 2 diabetes

Exercise training can improve both endothelial function and health, independent of changes in insulin sensitivity in adolescents with type 2 diabetes