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Australia has one of the highest rates of childhood food allergies in the world. 1 in 10 Australian babies develops a food allergy in their first year, though this drops to around 6 in a 100 by age ten. The good news? Most children outgrow their allergies—9 out of 10 kids with egg allergies will no longer be allergic by age six.

As summer heats up across the Illawarra, kids are diving into pools, tearing around playgrounds, and gearing up for sports. While the season brings alot of fun, it also comes with a few risks worth preparing for.

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most joyful moments, but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges.

Life in Australia means beach days, barbecues, and plenty of time soaking up the sunshine! But with some of the world’s strongest UV radiation right on our doorstep, taking care of your skin this season isn’t just smart – it’s essential.

Women’s health evolves through many distinct life stages, each bringing unique opportunities and considerations.

Have you ever pulled your back lifting a box, slipped on a wet floor, or developed neck pain from desk posture?

As winter approaches across the Illawarra, cold and flu season intensifies alongside the cooler weather.

Men’s health encompasses the full spectrum of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing throughout life’s journey.

Is your child experiencing unexplained symptoms after meals? Unlike food allergies that cause immediate reactions, food intolerances can be subtle and difficult to identify, affecting up to 25% of Australians. Any age group can be affected, but it is a common concern for parents of young children.

Is your immune system working as well as it used to? Are your immunisations up to date? As we age, our body’s defence system naturally weakens, leaving us more vulnerable to infectious diseases and making vaccines less effective. This challenging combination makes staying up to date with your immunisation schedule especially important for seniors.

Are you in your forties or fifties and noticing changes? Perhaps your periods are irregular, you’re feeling irritable, or experiencing sudden hot flushes at inconvenient moments. Maybe you’re waking at 3 AM, unable to get back to sleep. If this sounds familiar, you might be entering perimenopause or menopause.

Ozempic is the trade name for the medication Semaglutide. It is a bio-similar medication to a gut hormone that regulates insulin responses to food and is the best known in the class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.