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Vitamin D link to depression in mothersResearch by The Kids Research Institute Australia shows a link between low vitamin D during pregnancy and post-natal depression.
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Sunlight link to obesity and diabetesResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have found that small regular doses of sunlight suppress the develo
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Vitamin D linked to healthy Fetal developmentThe important role of vitamin D in early development is the focus of research that has uncovered links between vitamin D levels and healthy growth of the baby d
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Chronic lung disease link targeted in new research studyA link between chronic lung disease and low Vitamin D levels is the focus of a new study just started by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Research reveals new link between Vitamin D, lung bacteria and asthmaA The Kids for Child Health Research study has uncovered a new link between vitamin D levels and asthma.
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The value of Vitamin DResearch has shown that vitamin D levels can have an impact on many aspects of a child's health, including lung growth, language development and eating patterns
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Exposure to sunlight could reduce asthmaAustralian researchers have found that exposure to measured doses of ultraviolet light, such as sunlight, could reduce asthma.
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Prevalence and Correlates of Observed Sun Protection Behaviors Across Different Public Outdoor Settings in Melbourne, AustraliaSkin cancer prevention efforts in Australia have increasingly incorporated a focus on protection during incidental sun exposure. This complements the long-present messages promoting protection in high-risk settings and avoidance of acute intense bouts of sun exposure.
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Sun-health behaviours and attitudes towards sun safety amongst Australian teenagers: a qualitative updateThis study aimed to explore current attitudes towards sun protection, and sun-seeking behaviour among young Australian adolescents. It was done as part of a larger project aiming to develop a digital resource to support young people in making informed sun-health decisions.
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Immune mechanisms by which topically applied vitamin D acts as a therapeutic agentVitamin D, nutrition, diet, therapeutic agent