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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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Hope grows for lupus sufferers after breakthrough discovery

A faulty cell believed to cause lupus may offer a breakthrough for a cure for the autoimmune disease, which affects about one in 1000 Australians — and researchers are “very excited”.

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Sam Docherty with Pebbles, 2 year old labradoodle Animal Assisted Education Therapy Dog. Carlton footballer Sam Docherty is donating $30,000 to Peter Mac for cancer research and $10,000 to McKillop Family Services. It is from his Jim Stynes award - Sam had cancer and will be pictured with a 23-year-old Blues fan Liam Contarin who was diagnosed with the same cancer around the same time. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘Life’s pretty good’: Blues star Sam Docherty‘s new focus

Four years ago, Carlton star Sam Docherty received a shock cancer diagnosis. Now, he reveals what keeps him moving forward.

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Clinical paediatric dietitian says parents should go easy on themselves when preparing lunch boxes as kids get ready to go back to school on Monday. Cameron Williams helps his kids Dot (7) and Crosby (9) with their lunches. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Not a competition’: Parents urged not to stress on school lunches

A kids’ nutrition expert has shared her top tips for packing lunch boxes on the eve of the new school year and revealed “one of the best things parents can do”.

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Paramedic whistleblowers raise alarm over safety failings

An independent audit has been launched after paramedics highlighted safety issues they say are plaguing Ambulance Victoria aircraft.

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Graduates offered $40,000 to become GPs in Victoria

Medical graduates have been given the ultimate incentive to train as a GP, busting the myth about the job and why it is anything but a simple specialty.

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Kristi Syme has extensive burns following an accident involving her home fire pit. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Call for care around outdoor fires after spike in burns injuries

Experts warn to Victorians to take care around recreational fires this long weekend after spike in injuries over Christmas

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New research shows dogs like to watch TV. Jade Williams watches TV with her dog Western. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Dogs like watching TV … when the stars are canines

Global study shows watching videos can be good for dogs, and may even help protect their vision.

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Bianca Ludowyke and 1-year-old baby Isla, who were infected with Buruli Ulcers.The Mornington Peninsula continues to be affected by the spread of the mysterious Buruli Ulcer, with infected patients continuing to be reported with greater numbers than the year before.Photo by Paul JeffersThe Australian11 Oct 2018

Cause of flesh-eating ulcer finally confirmed

Victoria has one of the highest rates of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer in the world, and now scientists know what’s behind its spread.

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18-01-2024 Former AFL footballer Reece Conca and partner Annabelle Grace (with dog Albus) are now turning to IVF after discovering Reece has male infertility. Picture: Brad Fleet

How a ‘readymoon’ can prepare would-be parents for a baby

Many couples trying for a baby don’t realise how much planning and patience is needed but experts say a “readymoon” can help them prepare for the big event.

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Victor Ramei, 14 after his surgery in Adelaide to remove his left eye and a tumor he had since birth at the Melbourne-based Children First Foundation. Isaac Oliver is his cousin and came to Australia to support him and be his interpreter. Picture: Jason Edwards

Saving Victor: How expert team changed teen’s life

In Victor’s tiny village in Bougainville there is no internet or access to telephones, but a doctor made sure he connected with the world’s best to save his sight.

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