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Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?

Australia’s regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate.

India hands over ARV drugs to Fiji, reinforcing partnership in fight against HIV

The Indian High Commission described the moment as “Veilomani-Dosti,” emphasising the strong partnership and shared commitment between India and Fiji in advancing public health and ensuring access to high-quality and affordable medicines.

Here’s why morning exercise feels so hard

Your body has a natural 24-hour clock that regulates hormones, body temperature and when you feel most awake or ready for sleep.

Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back and stop

Over the past decade, Australia has introduced initiatives to reduce opioid use and related harm.

‘Medicare card, not credit card’: $8.5 billion plan to deliver more bulk billing and cheaper GP visits

Already, more than 1,000 GP clinics that previously used mixed billing have converted to full bulk billing, joining the 1,600 existing practices.

India sends lifesaving HIV drugs to Fiji, strengthening Global South health ties

This latest consignment continues India’s long-standing medical support to Fiji, which includes the supply of ARV drugs in the past and the donation of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic.

Dr Tarun Patel recognised for innovative clinical supervision at Flinders University NT awards

Dr Patel, who trained as a GP in the NT, has been recognised for going above and beyond his usual duties to support students undertaking clinical placements, mentoring them as they prepare for careers in healthcare.

Dr Shyam Bishen recognised for global healthcare leadership at University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards

Born in India, Dr Bishen, a University of Newcastle PhD graduate, works at WEF to collaborate with world leaders to shape global health agendas.

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance.

The world must come together to secure pandemic therapeutics

The Lancet Commission on the Future of Health by 2050 estimates a close to 30% risk that an infectious threat causing over one million deaths will occur within five years.

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Five Indian artists headline international line-up at Sculpture by the Sea 2026

The 21st edition of the exhibition has transformed Cottesloe Beach into a sprawling outdoor gallery, featuring 70 sculptures by artists from eight countries.

Fake gunpoint robberies staged to secure ‘crime victim’ visas, 11 Indian nationals charged in US

According to the FBI, investigators arrested 10 people across several states while an 11th suspect, who had previously been deported to India, was also charged.

What a walk through Lucknow reveals about India’s living past

The city was originally known as Lakhanapuri, named after Lakshmana, the brother of Sri Rama, and later evolved into the name Laukhnau.
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