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Study opportunity for Aboriginal Health Workers

A new scholarship program offering Aboriginal Health Workers an opportunity to take up further study has been launched

Pregnancy link to child behaviour

A new study has found that children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems.

Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approach

The internet is emerging as a valuable tool for scientists to gather data for critical research into rare diseases.

New childhood brain tumour drugs to be tested

It is the kids he treats in his role as a paediatric oncologist that motivate Dr Nick Gottardo in his work as a The Kids Research Institute Australia cancer researcher.

Video: Why you're wasting your money on bottled water

The Kids Research Institute Australia nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia says Australians are spending over $500 million a year on bottled water, when tap water is healthier.

Better diagnosis leads to higher autism rates

The rapid increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Western Australia reflects changes to diagnostic practices

Perth children needed for Swine Flu vaccine study

Perth researchers are about to begin testing of a new vaccine to protect against swine flu in children.

30% of children at risk of future heart disease

Almost 30% of 14-year-old Australian children fall within a group identified as being at future increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke

Study finds IVF twins have more health problems

Twins born as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF are more likely to be admitted to neonatal intensive care