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Two of Australia's pioneers in folate research have urged the Federal government to hold firm in its support for mandatory fortification.
A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.
The largest survey ever undertaken of Aboriginal children and families has thrown new light on why most existing intervention programs are failing.
Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.
A comprehensive study into the impact of swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities has found significant health and social benefits for children.
Asthma researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research are developing a world first system for predicting the severity of asthma in children
A comprehensive review of scientific studies on the use of baby pacifiers (dummies) has found that they interfere with successful breastfeeding.
Nearly a quarter of Australian children could be developmentally at risk, according to the findings of the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI)
The first large scale scientific evaluation of group-based positive parenting programs has found that the intervention reduces behavioural problems
Aboriginal researcher Annette Stokes has been awarded the Fiona Stanley Medal for her commitment to improving child health and wellbeing.