Physically locating liquor stores near schools can strongly influence the chances of youth accessing and consuming alcohol, and may also increase children's exposure to alcohol advertising. Investigating the association between the presence of a liquor store near a school and the prevalence of outdoor alcohol advertising is crucial from a policy perspective, as it can inform future regulations on the placement of liquor stores and outdoor advertising near educational institutions.  ...

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Here we focus on more recent well-powered genome-wide association studies, including malaria, leprosy, tuberculosis, and visceral leishmaniasis ...

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Older maternal age is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in young adult females ...

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This study aimed to elucidate how an adverse prenatal environment, as defined by the presence of a number of known prenatal risk factors, would influence... ...

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The relative importance of respiratory viral infections vs inhalant allergy in asthma pathogenesis is the subject of ongoing debate. ...

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Energy drinks are predominantly targeted to young adult consumers; however, there has been limited research into their effects on psychological functioning... ...

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Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been awarded $5.3 million in prestigious Investigator Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council ...

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The Kimberley has the highest rates of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Western Australia – but through the establishment of a new community-led, research-backed project known as END RHD Communities, there’s hope this will change. ...

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The Genetics and Health Team's priorities lie in understanding the biological mechanisms behind development of a range of rare and complex diseases, to help improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention both in Australian populations and internationally. ...

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