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Looking at language

Hearing your child’s first word is a precious moment for any parent but while most children begin to talk within 12 to 24 months of age, some take much longer.

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Treat early to protect lungs

Early intervention is being touted as the key to preventing lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis.

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New test for FASD

Early intervention in child development problems caused by alcohol use in pregnancy has been made possible by The Kids Research Institute Australia’s work

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Homes crucial for healthy ears

The Kids researchers discovered that overcrowding is the strongest predictor of carriage of bacteria that cause otitis media

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That goosebump moment

The Kids successfully pushed for the mandatory fortification of flour in Aus with the vitamin folic acid for the primary prevention of neural tube defects

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Why tiny dust mites are a big problem

The molecular studies of Professor Wayne Thomas, particularly on house dust mites, have provided new understandings of allergy and new diagnostics.

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Born with cystic fibrosis, now research is her life’s work

When Ingrid Laing was born, the outlook for kids with cystic fibrosis was bleak. Her parents were told she might make it to 20 if she was lucky.

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Health+Medicine special feature

The Kids Research Institute Australia is featured in a special 25 year anniversary edition of The West Australian's Health+Medicine.

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Top 10 tips to help your child be safer online

The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Professor Donna Cross shares her top 10 tips for parents to help your kids be safer online.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia research ensures kids are protected against whooping cough

Research by The Kids Research Institute Australia will soon ensure young children are better protected against whooping cough.