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Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture risk

Girls and young women with Rett syndrome are nearly four times more likely to suffer a fracture.

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Folate decision a win for families

Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley says today's decision by the Federal and State Food Regulation Ministers to fortify food with folate was a great win

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Infection takes high toll in young children

A new study has found that infectious diseases are the most common reason that children under two years of age are admitted to hospital.

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Childhood meningitis falls by 70%

The introduction of the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine to the childhood immunisation schedule has resulted in a dramatic drop

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New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males

A new study has found that the genetic flaw responsible for Rett syndrome can strike males, even where there isn't a family history of the rare brain disorder.

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The Kids researchers awarded Raine Medical Research Foundation funding

Congratulations to three The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, who have been awarded funding from the Raine Medical Research Foundation.

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Folate success helps Aboriginal kids

More than 30 years of research into the links between folate and neural tube defects has paid off for The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Professor Carol Bower.

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Playgroup Week celebrates importance of early childhood intervention

National Playgroup Week, the annual event run by Playgroup Australia, will take place across the country from 20 March to 27 March.

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Alcohol restrictions a powerful tool for communities

There is growing evidence that alcohol restrictions are effective in empowering communities to reduce the immediate and long term impacts of alcohol.

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The Kids researcher wins Premier’s Science Award

The Kids researcher Dr Hannah Moore has been named Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year at the 2015 Premier's Science Awards.