Medical Alert

  1. What is coeliac disease and what can I do to help?

    What is coeliac disease and what can I do to help?
    Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease? If so, you are sure to have questions about the diagnosis and want to know how to help yourself or your friend or relative. It’s good to know that there are lifestyle changes and other tips and tricks that can help you or someone dear to you manage...
  2. Food allergies: what you need to know

    Food allergies: what you need to know
    According to the Australian Institute of Food Safety, around 2 per cent of adults, up to 8 per cent of children up to five years old and 10 per cent of infants in Australia are living with a food allergy. If you or a loved one is affected and you’re keen to find out more about food allergies and intolerances, read...
  3. Raising awareness for ovarian cancer this February

    Raising awareness for ovarian cancer this February
    February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. With 1,400 new cases diagnosed every year, this cancer is the eighth most likely to affect women in Australia. In this article, we’re going to look at ovarian cancer in Australia, its symptoms and treatment. We’ll also give you some ideas for raising awareness of the disease. What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is when...
  4. Ideas for gifts for your loved one with a medical condition

    Ideas for gifts for your loved one with a medical condition
    If you have a close friend or family member with a long-term medical condition, you may find it hard to find a thoughtful or original gift for them. This could be because they are limited by their condition or don’t get to go out as often as they like. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of gift ideas for 2022...
  5. What can I do to help my child live with allergies?

    What can I do to help my child live with allergies?
    If your child is living with allergies, you’ll want to do everything you can to make their life easier. There are a lot of simple steps you can take to help them manage their allergies. It’s all about empowering them to feel more confident and live a full life. In this article, we’ll show you some tactics for helping a...

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