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Alarming increase in drug affected newbornsA new Australian study has found that the number of newborns suffering serious drug withdrawal symptoms is now more than 40 times higher than in 1980.
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New study finds teen girls regret having sex earlierNew study finds teen girls regret having sex earlier
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Study finds IVF twins have more health problemsTwins born as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF are more likely to be admitted to neonatal intensive care
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WANTED: 'Flu BustersHundreds of healthy volunteers are needed in Perth to test the effectiveness of a current 'flu vaccine.
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Mixed results for late talking toddlersFindings from the world's largest study on language emergence have revealed that one in four late talking toddlers continue to have language problems at age 7
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International award for Rett syndrome researchA Perth medical researcher responsible for major advancements in the understanding of the neurological disorder Rett syndrome has had her efforts recognised
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Bird flu vaccine produces promising resultsAn Australian-developed vaccine that's been trialed in Perth has been found to produce a strong immune response against the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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Little improvement in Aboriginal educational performanceThe most comprehensive survey every undertaken of Aboriginal education has found little significant improvement in outcomes for children in more than 30 years
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Folate commitment will protect babiesChild health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.
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Meningitis study aims for fewer needlesPerth researchers are investigating a new combined vaccine to protect against three causes of potentially deadly bacterial meningitis.