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FEATURED 16 July 2026

Taking prebiotics during pregnancy could protect babies from antibiotic-linked food allergies

New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia suggests a simple dietary intervention during pregnancy could help protect against the increased risk of food allergies associated with antibiotics taken before birth.

Large-scale study uncovers a single major genetic risk factor for fatal parasitic disease

7 January 2013

Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

17 December 2012

Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours

11 December 2012

Arsenic in drinking water linked to lung disease

5 December 2012

National focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders welcomed

29 November 2012

Andrew Whitehouse: environmental links to autism

27 November 2012

The science of immunisation: Questions and answers

26 November 2012

National funding success for child health researchers

19 October 2012

Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental health

4 October 2012

WA Researchers lead mental health survey of Australia's children

29 September 2012

Study Brings Good News For Assisted Pregnancies

28 September 2012

Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumours

27 September 2012