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Major tobacco award for Aboriginal health leader

The 2013 Dr Bob Elphick Medal for outstanding contributions to tobacco control has been awarded to Dr Juli Coffin, Associate Professor of Aboriginal Health

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New Book by Dr Andrew Whitehouse: Will Mozart Make My Baby Smart?

In a combination of stories from modern parenting, tales from history, and scientific research, Dr Andrew Whitehouse busts open myths around parenthood.

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New study brings hope for preventing lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis

Researchers at Perth's Telethon Institute are one step closer to preventing serious lung disease which is the main cause of suffering in cystic fibrosis.

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State Immunisation Strategy Released

The State Government has launched a new strategy for improving immunisation rates among WA children, to prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles & meningitis

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No link between testosterone levels in womb and behaviour

A project from the Raine Study shows testosterone levels in the womb have little impact on later childhood behavior.

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Trans Tasman action to fast track rheumatic fever vaccine

Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand have agreed to provide $3M to help fast-track the development of a vaccine against rheumatic fever.

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Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumours

A national study led by Perth's Telethon Institute has found that folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of childhood brain tumours

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Aussie Kids to Benefit from Research Focus

Enhancing the lives of Australian children is the focus of The Fraser Mustard Centre, a collaboration bringing scientists and government together.

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Ethan's brain cancer battle inspires research

A new research scholarship to combat childhood brain tumours will be launched tonight in honour of two year old Perth toddler Ethan Davies.

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Learning more about Australia's children

This week more than 7500 government and non-government schools across Australia will start taking part in the world's most comprehensive collection of