Health & Wellbeing
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Antetokounmpo becomes the face of the new STR8 Fragrance Collection
Famous European fragrance and toiletries line, STR8 is encouraging young men to “Go for Great” just like ‘Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. The company behind one of the most successful perfumes in …
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Fitness queen Kayla Itsines announces pregnancy
‘Sweat’ sensation Kayla Itsines and fiancé Tobi Pearce who is also her business partner, have announced they are expecting their first baby in May 2019. Itsines and Pierce have been …
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One in four breast cancers could be prevented, says Cancer Australia CEO Dr Helen Zorbas
One in four breast cancers are potentially preventable, an exhaustive evidence review the Breast Cancer Risk Factors website has shown. A 563-page review of evidence which was launched on Monday, …
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Dealing with the loss of a loved one during Christmas
My father, Nick, died just a month before Christmas a few years ago. I was 23. Not the youngest age to have lost a parent. But a loss is a …
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OPA! First-ever structured Greek dance workout founded in Australia now conquering the world
When Greek Australian Latin dance instructor Kathy Skettos decided to launch an exercise and fitness program based exclusively on Greek music and dancing to encourage her overweight sister to take …
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Health Check: Should you take probiotics when you’re on antibiotics?
If you take antibiotics, there’s a good chance you’ll also get diarrhoea. Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria that cause disease. But they also cause collateral damage to the microbiome, the complex …
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Paving the way to improved treatment of schizophrenia
Australian psychiatrists and engineers from three universities and a research institute have joined forces in a ground-breaking study on schizophrenia, with findings suggesting that patients’ brains can partially compensate for …
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‘Cancer will soon become a chronic disease’ says leading Greek oncologist
Positive news for cancer patients and their families was heard at the 2nd International Conference of Medical Leadership and Innovation AMLI 2018, which was held last week in Athens. According …
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Greek-Australian scientist hopes to cure cancer using spider venom
Recently published results from a study at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have revealed that the cure for cancer could be hiding in the venom of spiders belonging to …
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Greek research breakthrough: Mediterranean diet impact on childhood asthma
Recent findings on the positive impact of the Mediterranean diet – and particularly oily fish – on childhood asthma treatment might not be enough to convince picky eaters to change …