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Childhood adiposity trajectories and risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its metabolic risk factors are recognized during childhood and adolescence.

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Higher breakfast glycaemic load is associated with increased metabolic syndrome risk in adolescent girls

Association between breakfast composition and metabolic syndrome components in adolescent girls

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Genetic Research and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Human genetic research promises to deliver a range of health benefits to the population. Here we consider how the different levels of Indigenous research...

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Neonatal antigen-presenting cells are functionally more quiescent in children born under traditional compared with modern environmental conditions

One explanation for the high burden of allergic and autoimmune diseases in industrialized countries is inappropriate immune development under modern...

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A randomised-controlled trial of a behavioural intervention for optimising social and communication development in newborns at increased likelihood of autism spectrum disorders

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The Kids Research Institute Australia research ensures kids are protected against whooping cough

Research by The Kids Research Institute Australia will soon ensure young children are better protected against whooping cough.

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Understanding allergies

Researchers around the world, including at The Kids Research Institute Australia, are playing catch up as they try to understand what is causing the big increase in allergies

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Time to improve gender inequality in science

About half of all science graduates are women but despite large numbers entering the industry, women are still struggling to secure the top jobs.

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New coalition to end rheumatic heart disease once and for all

Six leading health organisations have joined a new coalition to end rheumatic heart disease in Australia, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.

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New study shows alcohol use ‘common’ during pregnancy

The Kids Research Institute Australia's Professor Carol Bower is not surprised by new research that shows alcohol use in pregnancy is 'common'.