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We investigated whether children who are heavier at birth have an increased risk of type 1 diabetes
Evaluating Early Childhood Education and Care
The aims of the present study were to (i) examine the relationship between children's degree of adiposity and psychosocial functioning; and (ii) compare patterns of clustering of psychosocial measures between healthy weight and overweight/obese children.
Epigenomic research at The Kids explores the links between childhood disease and the molecular hallmarks of epigenetic control.
The Early Human Capability Index is a holistic measure intended to capture early child development across diverse cultures and contexts.
Paediatrician and researcher Dr Lana Bell shares some important milestones for social development to look out for in the first year of life.
Around seven per cent of children and young people live in poverty, and one third are developmentally vulnerable when they start full-time school.
As we all know, we only get one start in life. Like the Minderoo Foundation, our partners in CoLab, we are determined to ensure that every start is a strong one for children across Australia.
Child health and development researchers are increasingly turning to Western Australia's extensive population datasets for their ground-breaking work.
Daniel Christensen, The Kids Research Institute Australia Life Course Centre research fellow, explained there was rapid change in a child’s brain in the first few years of life, making their home environment and relationship with carers incredibly important.