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British actor Bob Hoskins dies from pneumonia
Tragic news this week with the death of British film star, Bob Hoskins, 71, who passed away late Tuesday (April 29) evening after losing his battle with pneumonia. A statement issued on behalf of his wife Linda, and his family late Wednesday evening read, “Bob died peacefully at hospital last night, surrounded by family, following…
Read MoreFood poisoning – More common than you think
With the tragic news announcement this week that Aussies, Noelene Bischoff, 54 and her 14-year-old daughter, Yvana died from a combination of food-poisoning and pre-existing medical conditions. That got us thinking about the prevalence and risks associated with food, preparation and food-poisoning. According to statistics from the Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand, the…
Read MoreThe disheartening state of our nation’s health
When reflecting on our nation, one tends to recall the poem I love a sunburnt country, penned by Australian author, Dorothea Mackellar in 1904. In her poem Mackeller describes our majestic, sun-drenched country as “a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains.” She paints an idealised portrait of Australia…
Read MoreMelbourne Cup – The day that stops a nation
Held each year on the first Tuesday in November, Melbourne Cup is followed by millions of people across Australia and many more worldwide. With Kirsten Bruce, Founder of VIVA! Communications, and Paul Jans, VIVA! Communications Managing Director, being from VIC, Team VIVA! celebrated in true Melbourne Cup style on the day marking the race that…
Read MoreGrowing Australian waistline prompts calls for obesity disease status
Australia ranks among the world’s most obese nations Obesity is the single biggest threat to public health in Australia, with 14 million Australians either overweight or obese, sparking calls for a disease classification. Given obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness in Australia, public health experts are calling for…
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