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How learning to talk is in the genes

Researchers from Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia have been part of an international study that has found that genetic factors contribute to the development of l

Breastfeeding protects against obesity in adults

The Kids Research Institute Australia has shown that stopping breastfeeding and introducing formula milk before babies reach six months of age is linked to an obesity risk.

$11M funding boost for child health

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have today been awarded more than $11 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Sunlight link to obesity and diabetes

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have found that small regular doses of sunlight suppress the develo

Program review highlights strategies for improving Aboriginal mental health

Nationwide review looking at effective mental health strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

New study recommends changes to cystic fibrosis monitoring in young children

A new Australian study that looked at the long term impacts of early lung infections in young kids with cystic fibrosis has recommended changes to monitoring

The good oil on immunisation

As a new parent or parent-to-be, you will be faced with many important decisions about your health and the health of your child, including immunisation.

New study reveals mothers age linked with childrens behaviour

Research from The Kids Research Institute Australia has shown that children born to older mothers fare well when it comes to behaviour.

Vitamin D linked to healthy Fetal development

The important role of vitamin D in early development is the focus of research that has uncovered links between vitamin D levels and healthy growth of the baby d

Chronic lung disease link targeted in new research study

A link between chronic lung disease and low Vitamin D levels is the focus of a new study just started by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.