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Vitamin D research can vary geographically, as vitamin D status is influenced by latitude, season, dietary intake, body mass index, ethnicity, and public health initiatives. Over the last two decades, research on vitamin D has increased in Australia, where the potential for sun exposure (a major source of vitamin D) is high. We aimed to identify key topics and gaps in vitamin D research in Australia using a data-driven approach.

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We tested whether there is a causal association between vitamin D deficiency, airway smooth muscle (ASM) mass, and the development of airway hyperresponsiveness

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This paper examined the link between UV exposure and vitamin D production in young children to determine how long it takes for sun exposure to affect serum...

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The aim of this study was to investigate the link between vitamin D levels in the blood and short-sightedness in young adults.

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The prevalence of multiple sclerosis follows a latitude gradient, with increased disease at higher latitudes.

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This is the first study to link low gestational vitamin D to increased eating disorder risk in female offspring of Caucasian mothers.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are developing a mobile phone app that will give you tailored advice for your skin type.

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Like all of us, Dr Shelley Gorman grew up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message. And for good reason, Australia is one of the sunniest countries in the world.

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Research has discovered the first concrete evidence linking Vitamin D deficiency with poorer lung function and changes in lung growth.

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Type-2 diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability. Emerging evidence suggests that ultraviolet radiation or sun exposure may limit its development. We used freely available online datasets to evaluate the associations between solar radiation and type-2 diabetes prevalence across Australia.