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Cow’s milk protein allergies on the rise in our kidsUp to three out of every 100 babies develop cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) in their first year of life – and this number appears to be on the rise
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Nicola Forrest Awarded Order of AustraliaPhilanthropist and early childhood advocate Nicola Forrest has been recognised for her tirelesss commitment to the sector through being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia.
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Report showing poor outcomes for young people who’ve been in out-of-home care underscores need for more supportA The Kids report which found young people leaving foster care are in desperate need of more help transitioning to adulthood has lent strength to a national push to extend formal support to the age of 21.
Meet the speakers Prof. Bob Hancock Title: Canada Research Chair in Health and Genomics; Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity
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The impact on pregnant womenProfessor Silva says pregnant women are also more vulnerable to the heat.
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The dangers of melanomaHead of Cancer Immunotherapy Research at the The Kids Cancer Centre, Dr Jason Waithman, says Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.
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The Kids calls for urgent removal of kids on NauruThe Kids Research Institute Australia is calling for the immediate removal of all refugee and asylum seeker children and their families from Nauru.
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The Kids communicator recognised for public health leadershipCongratulations to The Kids Director of Communications and Development, Elizabeth Chester, who has been recognised at the Public Health Association of Australia WA awards for her outstanding effort progressing public health.
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Lancet paper finds hormone therapy for trans young people can improve mental health - but authors say more research is desperately neededA Lancet-published review of the evidence around the use of gender-affirming hormones and surgery in trans children and adolescents has found such interventions can lead to a marked improvement in mental health outcomes and quality of life.
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New CoLab funding supports innovative therapeutic playgroup trialIt’s hoped a new therapeutic playgroup being trialled in Perth will help parents and caregivers cut through the stress and become more confident.