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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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Young carer walking with the elderly woman in the park

Caring for your elderly relative could be taking a toll on your health

They save around $78bn a year by providing unpaid care for an elderly loved one at home, but what is the real cost to these hard-working Aussies?

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Discovery may be turning point for heart disease, stroke

It’s a leading cause of death in Australia but a major discovery in the cause of cardiovascular disease is offering hope for saving lives.

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Laboratory Fertilization Of Eggs In IVF Treatment

Monash IVF settles landmark class action for $56m

Monash IVF Group has agreed to pay $56m to settle the largest class action for negligence by an IVF provider in what’s been described as “a wake-up call” to the industry worldwide.

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MND conference in Melbourne - Neale Daniher with daughter Rebecca Daniher and Dr Bec Sheean. Picture: Jason Edwards

How Neale Daniher keeps up the fight against the beast

It has been just over a decade since AFL great Neale Daniher was diagnosed with the “beast” MND. He might be down, but he has not given up the fight for a cure.

Victoria

Reminiscent of a Halloween pumpkin, this collection of dots show cells forming part of the thymus. Image supplied: WEHI

Breakthrough Fountain of Youth discovery uncovered by Melbourne scientists

In a world-first, a team from WEHI has made a major discovery in the puzzle that has baffled scientists for decades.

Victoria

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‘Getting rapidly worse’: The grim youth health crisis gripping the nation

If almost every family had a child suffering from asthma or cancer, no one would be neglecting the problem. So, why are we powerless to stop the alarming spike in youth mental health issues?

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUGUST 8, 2024: Emily McCulloch is part of a new twin study looking to see if daily aspirin can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia and early birth. She is pregnant with twin girls. She is pictured with son Charlie, 2. Picture: Mark Stewart

Can aspirin protect mums from serious pregnancy complication?

Melbourne mums are being invited to join a new international study to better understand if aspirin can help prevent high blood pressure in pregnancy.

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Dr Hannah Wilson is a death and dying researcher who has helped develop a course on the subject for University of Melbourne medical students.Picture by Wayne Taylor 9th August 2024

‘Just part of the job’: How trainee doctors are lifting the lid on death

Many people find it tough to talk about death and dying, and it’s no different for those in the medical profession. Now, a new course is teaching future doctors how to change that.

Victoria

The village that delivered brighter future for James

After a tough start to life, complex reconstructive surgery in Melbourne has given teenager James Sade hope for a better future.

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Generic photo of a pregnant woman in hospital. Picture: iStock

Aussie mums are helping unlock a tool to predict their baby’s future

Aussie mums are the pioneers of a new AI tool that may help predict the future health of a newborn — from a picture of their placenta.

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