Rare Disease Day is a world-wide observance held on the last day of February each year to raise awareness for rare disease and to improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.

Researchers from Murdoch Childrens are recruiting for an Australian-first obesity study which will use the internet and mobile technology to help teenagers lose weight. 

Levels of sunshine may play a role in children developing food allergy and eczema, according to a study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.