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Metagenomic Characterisation of the Gut Microbiome and Effect of Complementary Feeding on Bifidobacterium spp. in Australian InfantsComplementary feeding induces dramatic ecological shifts in the infant gut microbiota toward more diverse compositions and functional metabolic capacities, with potential implications for immune and metabolic health. The aim of this study was to examine whether the age at which solid foods are introduced differentially affects the microbiota in predominantly breastfed infants compared with predominantly formula-fed infants.
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Altered dietary behaviour during pregnancy impacts systemic metabolic phenotypesEvidence suggests consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MD) can positively impact both maternal and offspring health, potentially mediated by a beneficial effect on inflammatory pathways. We aimed to apply metabolic profiling of serum and urine samples to assess differences between women who were stratified into high and low alignment to a MD throughout pregnancy and investigate the relationship of the diet to inflammatory markers.
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Wellbeing of breastfeeding women in australia and new zealand during the covid‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional studyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited breastfeeding assistance. This study investigated the effect of the pandemic on feeding choices and maternal wellbeing amongst breastfeeding mothers living in Australian and New Zealand. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey that examined feeding methods, maternal mental wellbeing, worries, challenges, and positive experiences during the pandemic.

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Research Australia: Low iron link to kids' mental health and behaviour issuesRead our contribution to Research Australia's INSPIRE magazine in their 'Prevention' edition.

Meet the directors and researchers that make up the team behind ORIGINS.

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New Study ‘Plugs’ Digital Intervention for Perinatal Mental HealthNew Study ‘Plugs’ Digital Intervention for Perinatal Mental Health

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What’s in the air for AERIAL: ORIGINS Study publishes protocolORIGINS Study publishes protocol

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ORIGINS Co-Director nominated in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year AwardsORIGINS Co-Director nominated in the 2024 Western Australian of the Year Awards

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$26M Kids BonusPrime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last night pledged at Telethon to fund a landmark $26 million health study that will follow the early lives of 10,000 WA children.