Posts by VIVA! Communications
What should your diet & exercise regime be during pregnancy?
For most women during their pregnancy, they will experience some kind of change to their appetite. If you are one of the unlucky ones who experiences morning sickness, then you may be more or less inclined to want to eat. For some women, eating suppresses the nausea, whilst for others, the thought of eating is…
Read MorePrescription required for codeine-containing painkillers from 2018
Consumers from early 2018 will no longer be able to purchase codeine-based painkillers, but will rather, require a prescription from their GP or healthcare provider. This follows ongoing concerns about the overuse and abuse of commonly known OTC (over the counter) Schedule 2/3 medicine painkillers to schedule 4 prescription medicines. After years of consideration and…
Read MoreWedding fever & Christmas cheer to cap off a fab 2016 – December 20, 2016
Team VIVA! knows how to party in style, with December being no exception. With Christmas just around the corner and our Account Manager, Mark Henderson, getting hitched on the weekend, there’s been a lot to be merry about this month. Last Tuesday, VIVA! celebrated its end of year Christmas party at Whitewater Restaurant in Manly,…
Read MoreAutism linked to vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women
Pregnant women with low vitamin D levels at 20 weeks are more likely to give birth to a child with autistic traits according to a new study. It has prompted new calls by health professionals to urge the widespread use of vitamin D supplements. Findings by researchers led by Professor John McGrath from the University…
Read MoreSyphilis is back… with a vengeance
When you go to the doctor because you just aren’t feeling that comfortable down there, or you just want a check-up and hear the words ‘you’ve got syphilis’, it’s likely you reach panic mode very quickly. After hitting panic, your next thought is likely, ‘how do I fix it?’ Luckily, azithromycin (penicillin) was invented about…
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