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Three top reasons why many migrants wait hours after a heart attack to seek help

Importantly, decision time to seek help takes up to 83% of pre-hospital delay in migrant patients, compared to only 48% for Australian-born patients.

What can you do to speed up your metabolism?

A “slow” or “sluggish” metabolism is often the first thing we blame when we struggle to lose weight.

Cancer is rising in under-50s globally and the causes are a mystery

The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades.

It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Nurses make up more than 50% of the health workforce and have untapped and under-used skills that would ease the skills gap in our health system.

Indian Australian doctor removes 3-inch long-live parasitic worm from woman’s brain

Dr. Bandi performed brain surgery and pulled out an 8-centimetre long parasitic roundworm that was still wriggling between her forceps.

Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?

When sickness strikes, our immune system springs into action, requiring additional energy to combat invaders.

Camp Quality’s Kids’ Guide to Cancer app now available in Hindi

Camp Quality has announced the expansion of their Kids' Guide to Cancer app to include four new languages; Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin and Hindi.

Australia-India to recognise nursing and age-care qualifications for ease of workforce mobility

Minister Butler is in India to attend the G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting in Gandhinagar.

Why do I fall asleep on the sofa but am wide awake when I get to bed?

Good sleep hygiene, or healthy sleep habits, includes having a regular routine before bed, a dark, quiet room to sleep in, and not using your mobile phone in bed.

Must-read

40 Khalistani asylum claims rejected by immigration tribunal in two years

The tribunal has repeatedly found that later applicants had significantly lower-profile political activity and provided insufficient evidence that Indian authorities were aware of their involvement.

No breach: Justice Department investigation rejects allegations against Cr Preet Singh’s JP status

"The department’s investigation found no grounds warranting Mr Singh’s removal from the Office of Justice of the Peace and found no breach of the relevant Act or Code of Conduct in relation to the allegations examined."

Minns heading to India with Treasurer Mookhey on first overseas visit as Premier, putting NSW–India ties centre stage

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead an official delegation to India from 31 August to 3 September 2026.
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