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Just under 150 Perth women have contributed to major international research at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
Western Australian researchers are surveying secondary school students to find out what factors put young people at risk of unintended pregnancy.
A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.
A new study has found that the rate of caesarean sections in Western Australia has almost doubled in a 20 year period to 2003.
An Australian-developed vaccine that's been trialed in Perth has been found to produce a strong immune response against the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Two of Australia's pioneers in folate research have urged the Federal government to hold firm in its support for mandatory fortification.
A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.
The largest survey ever undertaken of Aboriginal children and families has thrown new light on why most existing intervention programs are failing.
Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.
A comprehensive review of scientific studies on the use of baby pacifiers (dummies) has found that they interfere with successful breastfeeding.