Scientists seeking NSW volunteers to complete Aussie recruitment of world’s largest anorexia nervosa genetics study Interim data from the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into anorexia nervosa reveal less than a third of Australian study participants are under the care of a medical professional, with fasting and exercise their most common methods of…

One in five Australians battling chronic illness is celebrating the Federal Government’s trial of the ‘Healthier Medicare’ package, released Thursday, March 31, 2016. Set to launch in July, 2017, the package aims to support people living with chronic illnesses, by offering them a more consistent treatment plan with access to a regular GP. The initial…

Today (February 29, 2016) marks World Rare Disease Day – a public health awareness day designed to shed light on the daily lives of patients, families and their carers living with a rare disease through patient organisations, medical professionals, researchers, politicians and industry, by demonstrating solidarity against rare diseases. This year’s theme for World Rare…

Each year in March, 150,000 Australians are sponsored to shave or colour their hair to fund research and support Aussies living with blood cancer. Tragically, each day, 34 Aussies are diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, many of whom turn to The Leukaemia Foundation for help. Blood cancer remains the third biggest cause of cancer…

Team VIVA! took a day out of the office this week to host the company’s annual team-building workshop, held at the beautiful seaside restaurant, Ripples Chowder Bay, Mosman, Sydney. The day included team-building activities, brainstorming workshops, monetised quizzes, and focused on the growth and development of VIVA! staff. The off-site workshop also included special guest…