Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century and is affected not only by individual choice but also by societal and environmental influences. Childhood obesity is higher in children living in regional and remote compared with major cities, in one-parent families and for those with a disability. ...

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• 2021
• November 2021

Energy drinks (ED) are popular among young people despite evidence of associated health risks. Research into the prevalence and pattern of ED intake among young people is sparse. The present study investigates the prevalence and pattern of ED intake among a large sample of adolescents, including how many consume them, how often, for what reasons and in what contexts. ...

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• 2021
• April 2021

Social attention can be acutely modified in children with ASD, with an increased tendency to orient attention toward faces after brief social attention training ...

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• 2019
• March 2019

Congratulations to Head of Youth Mental Health at Telethon Kids Institute, Dr Yael Perry, who has received a Telstra Health 2023 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award in recognition of her innovative use of technology to achieve positive mental health outcomes for marginalised young people. ...

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• 2023
• October

A national alliance of the brightest minds in genomic science, academia, policy makers, industry and Indigenous leaders will work to break down barriers to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can benefit from advances in genomic medicine if they choose. ...

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• 2023
• July

Check out our top tips for travelling with an ear infection so that the kids can fly safely and hit the pool in no time. ...

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• 2018
• November

Genetic factors in airway epithelial cells that are functionally associated with asthma pathogenesis ...

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• 2016
• September 2016

MEDIA ENQUIRIES Did you know? Next steps Did you know? Stamping out Strep A Next steps SToP Trial Launch Media Contacts Virtual dental checks Making ...

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose the greatest threat to human health globally. The dramatic rise in early onset NCDs - such as childhood obesity, the allergy epidemic and an increasing burden of mental ill health in children and youth - reflect the profound early impact of modern environments on developing systems. ...

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• 2020
• September 2020

A big decision for a lot of parents is when to try for another baby. The variation in timing can be enormous, from a few months to more than 10 years. ...

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• 2014
• September