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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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New research reveals that parents tolerance of risk and injury is a determining factor in how physically active their children are. Chathu De Silva and Daughter NaliaPicture by Wayne Taylor 27th September 2023

Let kids take risk or risk their health, experts warn

Most parents are fearful of letting their kids climb trees, ride bikes down hills or roughhouse but experts warn there are consequences to not taking risks.

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Reuniting Belinda Jones with the good samaritan who saved her life when she had a heart attack. Exclusive for the weekend. 43-year-old mum of two Belinda Jones is alive today because a member of the public who knew CPR came to her aid when she suffered a cardiac arrest in March. Belinda was at the Ringwood Athletics Club when her heart suddenly stopped. Dad of two Nick Veliades was training at the club when he heard screaming and rushed to help.Nick performed CPR on Belinda in the critical minutes before paramedics arrived Ã his actions saving Belindas life. When bystanders act to call Triple Zero (000) begin CPR and shock using an AED the chances of survival more than doubles. Belinda and Nick will reunite for the first time, along with the paramedics and FRV members who attended on the day. At Ringwood Athletics track. Picture Rebecca Michael.

Melbourne mum in cardiac arrest saved by good Samaritan

Belinda Jones was fit, healthy and enjoying a typical day when her heart suddenly stopped. The stars aligned for the policewoman when she was saved by a passer-by who knew CPR.

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Generic photo of a man surrounded by alcohol bottles. Binge drinking. Drunk.

One in three trauma patients drunk or drug-affected

Drunk and drug-affected Victorians are choking up Victoria’s largest trauma centre and efforts to address such behaviour have hit a plateau, a new study shows.

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Sunbury dad loses part of eye in horror magpie attack

A Sunbury man has become the first person in Victoria is have a new type of lens implanted after being attacked by a marauding magpie.

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Close-up Of Person Hands Holding Glucometer At Desk

Cancer test a finger prick away

Thousands of Victorians are helping with the development of a simple finger prick blood test set to revolutionise cancer monitoring worldwide.

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Former AFL player Phil Krakouer, who has written a play called 'Krakouer!', about his brother and fellow AFL player Jimmy, which is on at the Seymour Centre in Sydney.

‘Sorry doesn’t cut it’: AFL great leads landmark racism class action

North Melbourne great Phil Krakouer will lead the charge in the landmark racism class action against the AFL, with several former players claiming the league failed to protect them.

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Call for heart checks for mums after pregnancy complications

Women who have these pregnancy complications should do this — it could save their lives.

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Moment 6yo saved his Grandpa’s life at family party

Six-year-old Jackson White’s quick thinking helped put in motion an impressive medical response that helped save his grandfather’s life.

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Advertising director Laurie Cronin with wife Christine and daughter Izzy and dog Ted: Laurie was diagnosed with bowel cancer and is now helping to raise awareness as the new face of a campaign. Picture: Supplied

How sliding doors moment led to Victorian man’s cancer diagnosis

Laurie’s negative bowel cancer test put his mind at rest — until he was tempted to toss out the follow-up screening.

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Steven and Sarah Gillam used ICSI (an IVF technique) to have their children Chloe (7) and son Charlie (10 months). Steven has male factor infertility. Picture: Ian Currie

How antioxidants boost male fertility

In a breakthrough for men with poor sperm, Melbourne scientists have found antioxidants can help improve egg fertilisation rates by 10 per cent.

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