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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Meet the older Melbourne DJs putting a new spin on the classics

A banker, a baker, a former pilot and a neuroscientist are among a different generation of radio stars switching things up on air by bringing listeners “yesterday’s music today”.

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Dozens of AFLW players had their sleep tracked. One thing stood out

Monash University researchers tracked the sleep patterns of dozens of AFLW players over two seasons. The results have sparked calls for change.

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‘Scary’: Experts want plan to fast-track overseas doctors paused

A plan to fast-track the recruitment of specialist international doctors into Australia — to help ease skills shortages, especially in rural areas — is being questioned by top medical colleges, who are calling for a slowdown.

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Deadly spider venom may prove a lifesaver for heart attacks, strokes

It’s one of the world’s deadliest spiders, but now researchers expect the funnel-web could save “thousands of lives” after uncovering the untapped power of its venom.

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‘Gift from God’: Couple’s IVF miracle after years of heartbreak

There were more than 1000 needles, $100K spent and a heartbreaking five miscarriages — but in the end this Melbourne couple’s dream came true thanks to the help of IVF.

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Victorian bubs to get free access to lifesaving RSV jab

Victorian babies will finally be able to get a free lifesaving RSV jab next winter, saving parents about $300 and protecting bubs from the contagious virus.

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