Murdoch Childrens researcher Dr Matt Sabin has released a new book to help parents combat childhood obesity.

People at risk of genetic diseases could have a better chance of diagnosis in the future after scientists successfully trialled new gene testing technology in Australian and New Zealand patients.

Parents who delay giving their babies allergenic foods could be doing more harm than good, with a new Australian study showing the rate of egg allergy significantly increases among toddlers who are introduced to the food after 12 months of age.