Posts by VIVA! Communications
Mundipharma pioneering prostate cancer research in Australia
A Medical Oncologist from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Sydney has recently clinched a $60,000 2018 Mundipharma ANZUP Uro-Oncology Clinical Research Fellowship to support her research into prostate cancer. Dr Kate Mahon is the fifth recipient of the annual Clinical Research Fellowship awarded in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group…
Read MoreLow in magnesium? Talk to your doctor today.
Have you checked your magnesium levels lately? Stress, a poor diet and lack of vitamin D can strip the body of this vital mineral, together with excessive exercise and alcohol consumption, and Type 2 diabetes. Magnesium keeps your heart, muscles and blood pressure in check, maintains strong bones and regulates body temperature. A lack of…
Read MoreChildhood depression and obesity link
The most recent childhood obesity data is cause for concern, with almost 28 per cent of Australian children recorded as either overweight or obese in 2014-15. A recent meta-analysis of more than 51,000 study participants has revealed a positive link between childhood and adolescent obesity and depression. Australian kids who are overweight and obese are…
Read MoreGoing “booze-free” for Dry July to help those affected by cancer
Are you willing to give up the booze this month? By celebrating ‘Dry July’, you’ll not only improve your general health and wellness, but also raise much needed funds for those affected by cancer, including patients and their carer’s. By abstaining from the bottle this month, you’ll be making a valuable contribution to wellness programs,…
Read MoreAnnual Biotechnology Industry Survey reveals strongest recorded business sentiment across sector since 2011
Almost four-in-five (77 per cent) AusBiotech Industry Survey respondents described the past 12 months as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ – a five per cent increase on the previous year, and the strongest result recorded since the survey’s inception in 2011. Furthermore, almost 90 per cent of respondents said they expect their business to grow in 2018,…
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