Scientists claim human learning breakthrough
Stimulation of a certain population of dopamine-containing neurons within the brain can alter the human learning process, claim two Indian-origin scientists, paving the way...
Protein in Australian coral blocks HIV
A type of protein found in coral species in the ocean waters around Australia prevents the HIV virus, which causes AIDS, from penetrating the...
New diabetes, obesity drug: Indian-American’s promising research
Two researchers at Indiana University, including an Indian-American, are leading the way towards developing a new potential non-insulin drug for diabetes and obesity,...
Babies can be biased too!
The innocent infants choose their playmates carefully and they are not immune from 'in-group' bias, favouring people from same ethnicity over others, a study...
Watch your weight to cut breast cancer risk
Gear up for some physical exercise sessions as the risk of breast cancer may go up by 210 percent in obese and overweight women...
Health nut? Well, here’s the skinny on pistachio
New research on Asian Indians suggests pistachios may be good for their hearts and waistlines
Substituting pistachios over fattier foods, coupled with a balanced diet...
Yadu Singh, Shwetali Pedlikar speak on heart, oral health at Toongabbie
The Australian Telengana Forum recently organised a health seminar, attended by 35 people, at Toongabbie Community Centre. Sydney cardiologist Dr Yadu Singh spoke to...
HPV vaccination program calls on parents of 12 to 13-year-olds
Parents of children aged 12-13 years are being urged to take advantage of the free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination available through the school-based National...
Minister opens Sydney Hospital’s state-of-the-art eye clinic
Health Minister Jillian Skinner last week officially opened the $2 million state-of-the-art Bicentennial Eye Clinic at Australia’s oldest hospital, Sydney Hospital.
Mrs Skinner said the...
Low testosterone blocks sex drive in new dads
Has your husband lost interest in you or lacks sex drive after you delivered a baby? Worry not as this has nothing to do...