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Focus on FASD Prevention in WA Forum

Focus on FASD Prevention in WA Forum, at City West Function Centre, with Keynote Speaker Nancy Poole.

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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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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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Sugary drinks in teens linked to risk for cardiovascular disease

Research shows teenagers who drink more than one can of sugary drink a day are at higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease in later life.

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Research sheds new light on childhood Leukaemia treatment

A The Kids study examining drug resistance in leukaemia patients has shed new light on why some treatments may be more effective than others.

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Poor sperm count linked to early development

Male babies that do not have good fetal growth or are exposed to their mothers' smoking are more likely to have a lower sperm count as adults.

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New research calls for re-introduction of sugar intake monitoring

A new study by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has called for better collection of data on food sugar levels as obesity levels continue to rise

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Am I a good enough parent?

I spend a lot of time listening to parents and a lot of time analysing what they are thinking, how they are coping, how they behave and what they are doing.

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Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo

Come visit us at the Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo 9-11 August 2013!

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Fresh Science to target painful ear infections

The Kids's Dr Ruth Thornton is one of 12 finalists in the annual national Fresh Science competition with her research into middle-ear infections.