Researchers exploring the potential health benefits of pets have found children who regularly walk and play with a family dog are more active, have less screen time, and sleep more. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2022
• April

Rheumatic heart disease, a deadly yet entirely preventable heart disease taking the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, is finally on the verge of elimination thanks to new research ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2020
• September

Telethon Kids Institute researchers have called for a greater focus on creating opportunities for children with disability to participate in the community, after finding a clear link between participation and better quality of life. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2020
• October

Telethon Kids Institute researcher Dr Melissa O’Donnell has been named Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year at the 2018 Premier’s Science Awards for her internationally recognised work in the area of child abuse and neglect. ...

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• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2018
• August

People at risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) have been offered a beacon of hope thanks to research into UV exposure. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2018
• July