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Here’s how to prepare for thunderstorm asthma this season

Thunderstorm asthma events have been noted all over the world, but the most severe ever reported was in Melbourne on November 21, 2016.

Why self-care is important for multidimensional well-being

“When I say ‘self-care’ and ‘the right to mental health’, I am not just talking about access to healthcare. It is about recognizing that our well-being is multi-dimensional; the mental, the emotional, and the physical aspects, which are all interconnected."

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.

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.

What are the treatment options if your child has anxiety?

Childhood is the ideal time to treat these problems before they become severe, protracted or lead to other disorders.

Do you drink each day or just on the weekends?

One in four Australians exceed the recommendation of no more than four drinks in one session with men more likely to do so than women.

Does a woman’s menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance?

Muscle activation and body composition, which can influence athletic performance.

Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer?

Expert committees have recommended the acceptable daily intake be 0 to 40mg per kilo of body weight, as we currently have in Australia.

New findings show a direct causal relationship between unemployment and suicide

Unemployment and underemployment in the 13 years from 2004 to 2016 directly resulted in more than 3,000 Australians dying by suicide – an average of 230 a year.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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