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Attenuation of Post-Exercise Energy Intake Following 12 Weeks of Sprint Interval Training in Men and Women with Overweight

An acute bout of sprint interval training (SIT) performed with psychological need-support incorporating autonomy, competence, and relatedness has been shown to attenuate energy intake at the post-exercise meal, but the long-term effects are not known. The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of SIT combined with need-support on post-exercise food consumption.

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Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg awarded 2025 Jian Zou Medal

Congratulations to Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, who was today recognised as one of Australia’s rising leaders in health and medical sciences upon being awarded the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 2025 Jian Zou Medal.

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Study which deliberately infected participants leads to penicillin breakthrough

A unique study purposely giving participants Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) to learn how much penicillin it takes to prevent infection has found the amount needed is much lower than previously thought – a discovery that will transform thinking on treatment for people living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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The Kids STEM Festival returns for two days of free family fun in Broome

The Kids Research Institute Australia will return to the Kimberley in May for the Broome STEM Festival, promising two fun-filled days of hands-on science activities for local families to experience.

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New tool guides families on RSV immunisation

Researchers from the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, have launched an online guidance tool designed to help families and health-care providers in WA learn the best way to protect babies and young children against life-threatening respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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New study uncovers dual benefit of bone-protecting treatment for childhood leukaemia

A groundbreaking study from cancer researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for children battling the most common childhood cancer – B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

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Community partnership sets priorities for preterm lung health research

Respiratory disease remains one of the most significant complications of preterm birth, with lasting consequences.

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