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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.

Must-read

Sydney couple gets 10 years jail over failed $12 million meth import from Iran

The court heard the couple used fraudulent consignee details and repeatedly redirected the shipment to different locations in an attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement.

Indian scientists identify antiviral compounds in cow urine, effective against Chikungunya virus

Researchers reported even stronger results when the distillate was combined with thymoquinone, a compound derived from Nigella sativa, and piperine from black pepper.

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.
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