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More than 30 years of research into the links between folate and neural tube defects has paid off for The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Professor Carol Bower.
New research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that a Western diet is associated with an increased risk of liver disease in teenag
A new study led by The Kids has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
A new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers.
The introduction of mandatory fortification of bread making flour with folate will save hundreds of families every year from the heartbreak of birth defefects
Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens
Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley says today's decision by the Federal and State Food Regulation Ministers to fortify food with folate was a great win
Mandatory fortification with folate frequently asked questions, answered.
Research on the consequences of breakfast skipping among students tends to focus on academic outcomes, rather than student wellbeing or engagement at school. This study investigated the association between breakfast skipping and cognitive and emotional aspects of school engagement.
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.