Practical health information and updates from Valentine Healthcare.
Thunderstorm asthma can occur when high grass-pollen levels combine with particular thunderstorm conditions, triggering asthma symptoms in susceptible people. It is uncommon and requires…
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Bones are living tissue that constantly change throughout life. As we age, bone breakdown can outpace new bone formation, gradually reducing bone strength over…
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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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