First published Saturday 21 April 2018.
About ORIGINS
The ultimate goal of The ORIGINS Project is to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'.
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The ultimate goal of The ORIGINS Project is to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'.
As well as ORIGINS long-term core research, there are a number of clinical trials, early interventions and shorter-term research studies that sit within ORIGINS. Known as sub-projects, these studies look at multiple aspects of child and family health and development.
The ORIGINS Project provides researchers, students, clinicians and universities with a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in changing the health of future generations.
When your baby smiles for the first time, it’s one of the most magical moments of your life – but leading paediatrician and Co-Director of The ORIGINS Project Professor Desiree Silva says key developmental milestones like smiling are being delayed because parents are spending too much time on their devices, instead of interacting with their babies.
Watch the full interview from Channel 9's Today show.
First published Saturday 21 April 2018.