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Too many sugary drinks for Aussie kids

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has shown that children who are breastfed for longer than six months have a lower risk

A new study from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents.

Almost 30% of 14-year-old Australian children fall within a group identified as being at future increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke

Two of Australia's pioneers in folate research have urged the Federal government to hold firm in its support for mandatory fortification.

A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.

Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.

High consumption of refined carbohydrate, in particular sugar, has been identified as a possible contributory factor in greater risk of excess weight gain.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between diet during the first 3 years of life and cognitive outcomes at 10 years of age.

This review examines the current evidence for a possible connection between nutritional intake (including micronutrients and whole diet) and neurocognitive...