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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.

The new guideline aims to update advice about sun exposure and protection for Australia’s diverse population. The guideline was published in February 2024 and endorsed by leading experts in skin cancer including the Cancer Council. The guideline aims to balance the harms and benefits of sun exposure. The main risk of sun exposure is skin cancer, while the main benefit is that it allows your body to make vitamin D, which has many important functions including bone health.

Adolescents are increasingly struggling with poor mental health. The two most frequently cited issues thought to have had a negative impact on youth mental health are:

Discovering that it is not easy to fall pregnant can be stressful and concerning, but it is a common experience. Around one in six Australian couples have fertility difficulties. Seeking help from a trusted GP is an important first step in finding any underlying medical explanations, getting emotional support and considering medical assistance.