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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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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a group of RCH nurses who trained together. Recreation of a photo they are supplying of them on their first day of training 50 years ago. Picture: Josie Hayden

Celebrating a golden era of nursing

It is half a century since they started their nurse training but this golden group explain why they are still the best of friends.

Victoria

Thousands of Aussies living with ‘extreme’ sores that won’t heal

For professional cricketer Isabella Fitzgibbon being home with her dying nan allowed her to provide care and dignity, but it came at a cost. WARNING: Graphic images

ExclusiveVictoria

Hemp oil., Hand holding bottle of Cannabis oil against Marijuana plant, CBD oil pipette. Picture: Istock

Victorians show ‘highest level’ of support to legalise cannabis

Recreational use of the once taboo cannabis is rapidly gaining support from adults across the state, but only with ‘careful, sensible regulation’.

News

young beautiful hispanic woman at home bedroom lying in bed late at night trying to sleep suffering insomnia sleeping disorder or scared on nightmares looking sad worried and stressed

Sleep study reveals what’s really keeping us up at night

A chronic lack of sleep is causing a crisis in Australia and new research finds these are the key reasons why we’re not getting enough shut-eye.

Victoria

L-R: Kira Brehens, Ashley Ng. Researchers have found a new way to potentially treat one of the most common forms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.The study, led by WEHI and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, was able to kill leukaemia cells in the lab and stop cancer cells from growing, after identifying two new proteins critical for the development of the aggressive disease.The findings could lead to enhanced treatment options in the future, with plans underway to develop a clinical trial based on the research.Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Researchers have shown that targeting a gene regulated by two cancer-fuelling proteins can kill cancerous cells and halt their growth in laboratory models of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ More than 300 adults and children are diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia every year in Australia, with B-cell ALL the most common subtype.Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ The findings could lead to new treatments for the aggressive disease, with the team also planning to develop a clinical trial to further the research.

‘Remarkable’ Peter Mac breakthrough in leukaemia treatment

After a decade of investigation, Melbourne researchers have made a discovery that will lead to new ways to treat an aggressive blood cancer.

Victoria

Amanita phalloides showing volva at base of stipe (left) and underside with pale lamellae and annulus on stipe (right). DEATH CAP MUSHROOM. Source: Royal Botanic gardens Victoria

Urgent warning on death cap mushrooms amid influencer foraging craze

Social media influencers are spruiking the popular pastime, prompting an urgent warning as weather conditions spark a boom of deadly wild mushrooms.

Health

This photograph taken on February 23, 2023, in Paris, shows the anti-diabetic medication

Melb team cracks cheaper version of blockbuster weight-loss drug

A faster and cheaper way to make a diabetes and weight loss drug has been discovered by a Melbourne team — and it may solve the global supply issues hitting Ozempic.

Victoria

GCS My Life generic of woman sneezing hayfever

400 Melburnians to take part in thunderstorm asthma trial

The city is the thunderstorm asthma capital of the world – and now 400 Melburnians will test a world-first app to see if it will protect hayfever and asthma sufferers.

Victoria

Emmie Silbery. Pic: Lawrence Furzey/Foxtel magazine

Happy news for Gogglebox gran after dementia diagnosis

Fan favourite Emmie Silbery’s family has given an update on her condition as dementia experts say two new drugs are set to be “game-changers”.

Victoria

Generic photo of a small child being vaccinated with a needle. Vaccination / vaccine / baby Picture: iStock

New jab to protect babies against virus – just not in Victoria

Newborns in Victoria will miss out on protection from the potentially deadly RSV this winter despite a new long-lasting treatment being approved for use in Australia.

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