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Research reveals new link between Vitamin D, lung bacteria and asthma

A The Kids for Child Health Research study has uncovered a new link between vitamin D levels and asthma.

The value of Vitamin D

Research 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

Myopia is associated with lower vitamin D status in young adults

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

Novel drug targets for asthma and COPD: Lessons learned from in vitro and in vivo models

This paper is a review of potential novel therapeutic targets or tools for the treatment of asthma and COPD.

Ultraviolet radiation exposure and serum vitamin D levels in young children

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...

Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and bone mass in offspring at 20 years of age: A prospective cohort study

This longitudinal, prospective study investigated the association between maternal vitamin D status and peak bone mass of offspring in 341 mother and...

Solar ultraviolet radiation in a changing climate

This review article examines risks and benefits of exposure to ultraviolet radiation for the environment and human welfare.

Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations associate with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents independent of adiposity

This paper examined the link between low serum Vitamin D levels and development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescents between 14 and 17...

Vitamin D status and ill health

This paper is a comment in response to a review of Vitamin D status and its association with ill health.

Environmental, personal, and genetic determinants of response to vitamin D supplementation in older adults

We aimed to examine genetic and nongenetic determinants of change in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) after supplementation.