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Mental health disorders on rise in parents

A unique Australian study has found that the prevalence of mental health disorders in parents of infants rose dramatically between 1990 and 2005.

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Grandparents joblessness and separation affecting today’s kids

Researchers from the Telethon Institute have found that the impact of long-term unemployment and separation in a family extends to future generations.

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Telethon Institute Research project in nation's top 10

Telethon Institute Research project in nation's top 10

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Environmental factors could trigger rise in type 1 diabetes

New research from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has revealed an unexpected pattern in the rate and incidence of type 1 diabetes

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The science of immunisation: Questions and answers

Common myths about immunisation have been laid to rest in a new booklet written by top immunologists and published by the Australian Academy of Science.

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Trial begins of first vaccine against Ross River Virus

Perth researchers are seeking volunteers to test the effectiveness of a vaccine against the debilitating Ross River Virus.

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National Grants for Innovative Child Health Research

Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has been awarded more than 3 million dollars from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

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Mandatory folate fortification a win for Australian families

The introduction of mandatory fortification of bread making flour with folate will save hundreds of families every year from the heartbreak of birth defefects

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2007 Fiona Stanley Award presented to Kerry Stokes

The 2007 Fiona Stanley Award has been presented to Mr Kerry Stokes AO in recognition of his outstanding contribution to child health research.

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National study to unravel triggers for childhood leukaemia

A national study is investigating diet, chemical exposure and genetic factors in a new bid to unravel the causes of childhood leukaemia.