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Children’s language not affected by stress in pregnancyfindings from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research that show relatively common stressful events during pregnancy do not have a long term impact
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New imaging equipment to boost children's cancer researchA cutting edge cancer imaging facility will help specialist children's cancer researchers at Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Telethon Institute researcher in nation's top tenHead of nutrition research at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research named in the nation's top 10 health and medical researchers for 2010.
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Prevention report shows clear path forwardThe health of Australia's children depends on a firm national commitment to implement the comprehensive strategy outlined by the Preventative Health Taskforce.
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Quitting smoking in pregnancy good sign for child behaviourLong term benefits for a child if their mother quits smoking even after the pregnancy are established.
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New study links alcohol in pregnancy to child behaviour problemsResearch has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behaviour in different ways
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First national snapshot of Australia's young childrenFor the first time, the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) has been completed nationally, giving Australia a snapshot of young children's development.
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Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture riskGirls and young women with Rett syndrome are nearly four times more likely to suffer a fracture.
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Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teensVariety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens
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Infection takes high toll in young childrenA new study has found that infectious diseases are the most common reason that children under two years of age are admitted to hospital.