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Robyn Riley is the medical editor for the Herald Sun. She is an award-winning journalist and an author who has been covering the medical and health round for more than three decades, with a particular interest in research. Join the Herald Sun’s Health & Medical Facebook group to be the first to hear about the medical breakthroughs you need to know about at www.facebook.com/groups/heraldsunhealth

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Professor John Hopper, a mathematician and statistician from the University of Melbourne, is has developed a new mammogram technique that is better at detecting breast cancer risk.

Tributes flow for science ‘giant’ Prof John Hopper after shock death

One of Australia’s leading genetic epidemiologists and breast cancer researchers has died suddenly in Melbourne, where he was co-chairing a major international scientific meeting.

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Biomedical engineers from the University of Melbourne have invented a 3D printing system capable of fabricating structures that closely mimic the diverse tissues in the human body. Image University of Melbourne, ,

You won’t believe what this 3D printer can do, in seconds

The world’s fastest 3D printer has been invented in Melbourne, and it’s capable of replicating the complex structures found in human organs and tissues in seconds — making it a lifesaver.

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Guy with a beard and a denim shirt waiting for an effervescent tablet to dissolve and cure his indigestion at home

How tiny pill could prevent deaths from oesophageal cancer

A three-step plan, which includes a tiny pill swallowed in a GP’s surgery, could be a less invasive way to screen people and prevent deaths from oesophageal cancer, Australian researchers have found.

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Cancer mum survivor. Kylie Pardo was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer eight years ago when her children were babies, but thanks to a world-first clinical trial her life was saved and now they have welcomed another son. Picture: David Caird

‘They saved my life’: Vic mum shares breast cancer drug trial success

A Victorian mum who had the chance to trial a new drug to treat triple-negative breast cancer has described it a “life saver”, sparking new hope of enhanced therapy options for women worldwide.

Victoria

Menopause. Jodee Goddard talking about how exercise and a good diet helped with her perimenopause symptoms. Picture: David Caird

The simple change that halted my perimenopause symptoms

Jodee Goddard began to experience all the typical symptoms of perimenopause at 45. Five years on, she feels a world of difference. Here’s what worked for her.

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Women's Health healthcare concept. Obstetricians consulting female patient on Obstetrics and Gynecology diseases.Professional psychologist doctor consult in psychotherapy session or counsel diagnosis. Photo: iStock. Generic image.

How a trailblazing tool can revolutionise woman’s fertility health

An AI tool is set to be a game-changer for women’s health by allowing them to personalise fertility, including timing when to freeze eggs and revealing when they may enter menopause.

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Hormone therapy a lifesaver for women with early menopause

A world-first study has revealed the massive health benefits hormone therapy can have for young women with a rare form of early menopause.

Victoria

Blood test confirms brain injury in domestic violence victims

Concussion risk in sport is well known, but research finds it is likely more common for victims of intimate partner violence.

Victoria

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Hopes dashed as promising Alzheimer’s drug disallowed in Oz

A drug that could hold the key to delaying symptoms of devastating Alzheimer’s disease will not be made available in Australia, despite the pain and large number of deaths it causes.

Victoria

Embryo selection for IVF, light micrograph.

A tiny molecule in the lining of the uterus could be the cause of infertility

Victorian scientists have discovered a potential major cause of infertility in women that could lead to new treatments for conditions such as endometriosis and improve IVF success rates.

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