Practical health information and updates from Valentine Healthcare.
Managing diabetes involves more than monitoring blood glucose levels. It includes reviewing medications, assessing heart health, checking kidney function, supporting lifestyle changes, and keeping…
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A toddler who previously settled well may suddenly start waking overnight, resisting bedtime, or changing their nap pattern. Parents often call this a “sleep…
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Cough, sore throat, fever, and fatigue can occur with several common respiratory illnesses. Similar symptoms can arise from a cold, influenza, acute bronchitis, COVID-19,…
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What Is a Spirometry Test? How It Works and What the Results Can Show Spirometry is a lung-function test that measures how much air…
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Thyroid Problems – Symptoms, Tests and When to See a GP Persistent tiredness, unexplained weight changes, or feeling unusually hot or cold can sometimes…
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Most true food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a protein in food. This protein is known as an allergen. When the…
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Feeling well and having your preventive healthcare needs up to date are not always the same thing. Some health risks develop gradually and without…
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No, they are not the same. The Cervical Screening Test replaced the Pap smear in Australia in December 2017. While both aim to help…
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Many parents worry when a child coughs often, wheezes, or becomes breathless. These symptoms can feel alarming, especially when they keep coming back. Not…
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Picky Eating in Children: Are They Getting Enough Nutrients? Picky eating is one of the most common concerns parents raise with GPs, especially during…
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