Posts by VIVA! Communications
Fundraising success for the RSPCA as Dogust draws to a close
As GLOBALHealthPR (GHPR) initiative #Dogust draws to conclusion, VIVA! Communications is celebrating the roaring success of our recent fundraising bake sale for the RSPCA. Generating more than $170 through in-person donations alone, VIVA! raised the dough this year by 34 per cent in comparison to the same event last year. Celebrating ‘Cupcake Day’, an annual…
Read MoreCelebrating World Skin Health Day
World Skin Health Day (WSHD) – August 29, 2018 – helps to raise awareness about the significant impact of skin disease, globally, and improving access to treatment in local communities. Through their WSHD social media campaign, “Understand”, the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) are promoting the unique experiences of patient support groups and aim to…
Read MoreEvery drop counts – World Water Week 2018
This week is the World Water Week (WWW) Forum 2018 and this year’s focus is on ‘Water, ecosystems and human development’. Every year, WWW provides a platform for over 300 organisations to consider the latest research and encourage new thinking and positive action towards water-related issues worldwide. Around 1.1 billion people around the world do not…
Read MoreCochrane review pours cold water on heart protective benefits of fish oil
A recently published Cochrane review has poured cold water on the value of smelly fish oil preparations. Despite long being touted as a “miracle food” for their alleged cardio-protective benefits, Australia’s most commonly taken supplement does nothing to reduce cardiovascular events, coronary heart deaths, stroke or even heart irregularities. The analysis examined evidence from almost…
Read MoreThe science & prescribing of medicinal cannabis
Three leading integrative medicine bodies will unite in Sydney next month (September 8 – 9) to educate Australian practitioners on the science and prescribing of medicinal cannabis. The 2-day-long, RACGP accredited event will focus on clinical applications, patient safety and local regulations for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis. According to event organisers – the National…
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