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Six young researchers have received $3.4 million in grants from health and medical research minister Jillian Skinner, as part of the Cancer Institute NSW's Early Career Development Fellowship program.

These three-year grants were given to those who are beginning their careers to uncover new treatments and a cure for cancer.

Mrs Skinner stated that by 2021 almost 51,000 people in NSW will be told they have cancer and that it has "never been more important" to invest in cures and treatments.

The holiday season is a prime time to assess your state of health and get any issues addressed. A health insurance plan might be just what you need to start 2013 off on the right foot.

During the summer holidays you may find yourself indulging in a little too much food and drink over the season, which may have damaging effects on your health and wellbeing.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) warned people against the "dangerous habit" of mixing highly caffeinated energy drinks and alcohol.

Australians are being urged by NSW Health to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases this Christmas.

"Mosquito activity increases in the warmer months and increases the danger of diseases such as Barmah Forest virus and Ross River virus which occurs particularly in rural, coastal and bush areas," said NSW Health director of health protection Dr Jeremy McAnulty.

Dr McAnulty said that steps should be taken to avoid exposure to mosquitoes, especially for people taking holidays around country, coastal and bush areas.

Dementia Awareness Week has launched for another year, with those in the Northern Territory urged to seek help from a doctor if they are concerned about their memory or that of a loved one.

With the NT marking Dementia Awareness Week from September 21 to 28, local community geriatrician Dr Michael Lowe said resources and services are available for people suffering from memory loss.

"Concerns about your memory and the possibility of having dementia can be very worrying for yourself and also your family and friends," Dr Lowe said.