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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.

Beware! Not all mental health apps are helpful

Although some mental health apps connect users with a registered therapist, most provide a fully automated service that bypasses the human element.

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Indian national allegedly laundered $7 million in illegal tobacco profits, submitted fraudulent permanent residency documents

Investigators claim the man is unlawfully residing in Australia and submitted fraudulent documents as part of ongoing attempts to secure permanent residency.

$30m fuel assistance and Pacific Resilience Facility treaty ratified in Australia–Fiji Suva talks

The PRF will provide grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, loss and damage response, and community-led clean energy projects, with Pacific governments taking the lead in deciding funding priorities.

Eight Indian among 20 Asian languages to be taught in high school under Australia’s fluency push

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.
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