Around 9.6 out of every 1,000 Aboriginal babies are stillborn, or die in childbirth or the first 28 days of life, compared with 8.1 non-Aboriginal babies. Getting maternity care right for Aboriginal women is critical to closing ...
Jun 15, 2016
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Children with an older sibling and/or a dog are more likely to be allowed to walk around their neighbourhood on their own, according to new research led by The University of Western Australia.
May 17, 2016
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Seasonal influenza vaccination may guard against stillbirth, a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online suggests. Researchers in Western Australia analyzed data from nearly 60,000 births that ...
Mar 31, 2016
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An international study by The University of Western Australia may lead to a new treatment for osteoporosis caused by age-related bone loss in elderly women.
Mar 22, 2016
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The latest assessments in a major research project on child health in Australia will be taking place on Murdoch's South Street Campus this week.
Jan 5, 2016
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More collaboration between dentists and better education for carers could significantly improve dental care for residents in Perth's aged-care facilities.
Dec 10, 2015
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There's a good chance that you know someone who's either had a stroke or is going to have one: it's the second most common cause of death worldwide, causing one in every 10 deaths.
Dec 8, 2015
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The daughters, but not the sons, of women who give birth at age 30 or older are more likely to experience symptoms of depression as young adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Nov 17, 2015
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In The BMJ this week, two doctors criticize Australia for passing legislation that may be used to silence doctors working with asylum seekers.
Jun 17, 2015
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People affected by eating disorders (ED) are drawn towards food-related information but away from body-shape information.
May 25, 2015
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