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Greek Australian Scientist Leads Pioneering Research on Obesity
A research team at Monash University's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, headed by Greek Australian Tony Tiganis, have discovered a critical piece of the obesity puzzle that could lead to revolutionary treatments for what is becoming a worldwide...
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Mediterrean diet a weapon against obesity according to expatriate academic
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Obesity can also be faced with a mediterranean diet and this is the message that an expat academic will try to get through to Australian MPs. The Canberra Times article also refers to the appointment of the dietician and...
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Greek-Australian Beats Weight Loss Record
Greek-Australian Jordan Tirekidis broke Australia’s weight loss record by losing 204 kg in a year, through the method of sleep hypnosis. His story was broadcasted on yesterday’s episode of “A Current Affair” on Channel 9.
Just two years ago, Jordan...
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Greek-Australian Researchers to Receive Medical Grants
The presence of Greek-Australians on the list of scientists who will receive grants by the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia is prominent. A total of 580 million dollars have been allocated this year by NHMRC to...
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A Different Kind of Stripper…
The stripper of Greek descent Pistol Pete, has attracted the attention of the media in Melbourne, as despite being a stripper, he confesses to being a fanatic Orthodox Christian and refuses to work after 11 on Saturday nights, as...
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Antigone Kouris-Blazos Knows You Are What You Cook
Greek-Australian nutritionist Antigone Kouris-Blazos is about to present her new book, entitled You Are What You Cook, which includes nearly 80 Mediterranean recipes. Apart from being delicious, the Mediterranean diet offers longevity as well, she says.
Kouris-Blazos says she believes...
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Greek-Australian Nutritionist Determined to Change our Lifestyle
Greek-Australian health nutritionist Stratis Rozakeas who now lives in the US has created a new lifestyle program that aims to educate hospital patients of the benefits of a healthy diet to reduce stress and anxiety of patients during rehabilitation...
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Christos Andonis visits Australia to look for ideas to address the Greek battle of the bulge
Greek Junior Minister for Health and Social Development, Christos Andonis visited Australia last week while on his way to New Zealand.
Mr Andonis whose portfolio includes the areas of sport and nutrition met with his Australian peers in Sydney and...