We developed the iOS smartphone app Sun Safe to support healthy sun practices in young teenagers (aged 12-13 years). The production involved co-desig…
Type-2 diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability. Emerging evidence suggests that ultraviolet radiation or sun exposure may limit its devel…
The developmental origins of handedness remain elusive, though very early emergence suggests individual differences manifesting in utero could play a…
Teachers play a vital role in developing children's sun protection routines however upskilling preservice teachers (PSTs) while at university has not…
The dramatic increase in the prevalence of allergic disease in recent decades reflects environmental and behavioural changes that have altered patter…
A balanced approach toward sun exposure and protection is needed by young people. Excessive sun exposure increases their risk for skin cancers such a…
Despite education about the risks of excessive sun exposure, teenagers in Australia are sun-seeking, with sunburn common in summer. Conversely, some…
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder characterized by hypertension. Epidemiological studies have associated preeclampsia with an increased risk of ne…
While UV radiation is a skin carcinogen, this should not obscure the growing evidence that sunlight has significant health benefits, including impact…
This study aimed to explore current attitudes towards sun protection, and sun-seeking behaviour among young Australian adolescents. It was done as pa…