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Gina Hayley Trapp Christian BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD (Distinction) W.Aust. Honorary Research Associate Head, Child

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One in four Australian children aged five years and under are overweight or obese. This program promoted healthful lifestyle behaviours to prevent obesity in children and families attending playgroups.

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Nurturing children's health together: A collaboration between early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators and parents on active play and eating well

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Energy drinks (EDs) claim to boost mental performance, however, few studies have examined the prospective effects of EDs on mental health. This study examined longitudinal associations between ED use and mental health symptoms in young adults aged 20 years over a 2-year period.

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The Centre is currently involved in an international effort to develop revolutionary closed- loop 'artificial pancreas' technology. It is also leading a multi-centre Australian trial of these portable devices at home in young people with diabetes.

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Recent diabetes technology is helping 12-year-old Drina keep on top of her condition and be independent, while significantly easing the disease burden on her family.

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Many parents may be feeling anxious and confused about what COVID-19 means for pregnant women, babies and children.

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As one of Telethon’s long-standing beneficiaries, we are proud to once again be taking part in Telethon Weekend on 25 and 26 October at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to have been selected in a pilot program to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science.

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This study will test the hypothesis that the mechanisms of childhood asthma begin in the respiratory tract as early as birth.