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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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Fertility

Lucy Glade-Smith, 41, and husband Jonno Rodd with their son Otis. Picture: Jonno Rodd

This test helped me avoid a heartbreaking pregnancy loss

After struggling to fall pregnant and turning to IVF, Lucy Glade-Wright took this test which helped her avoid a devastating loss.

ExclusiveCancer

Grayham Bottomley was treated for an enlarged prostate and now problem solved. Grayham on a daily walk with his dog Molly at the park. Picture: David Caird

Why this could stop ‘nasty’ prostate cancer side effects

For many men the side effects of prostate cancer treatment are “horrendous” – like sex dysfunction, heart disease and diabetes. This discovery could change that.

EXCLUSIVEWeight Loss

New benefit of weight loss drug in Australia

In an Australian first, a weight loss drug has been approved for use to treat this common disease in obese and overweight patients.

Conditions

Sally Maconochie has pelvic organ prolapse, a common gynaecological condition, The Gap. Picture: Liam Kidston

Why I hope to run marathons again after nightmare health issue

Sally Maconochie had “everything that normally holds the pelvic organs in place ripped from the bone” during childbirth. This is why she hopes she may be able to run again.

Conditions

Mum Emma Jones and toddler Sonny, 3. She is the case study for news story on cervical cancer screening and self screening kits. Picture by Wayne Taylor 30th January 2025

This quick test can save your life — if you know about it

Many women don’t know about a simple self-screening test that can help prevent a “devastating” cancer.

Dementia

The game changers coming in 2025 to treat Alzheimer’s

This is the year to be optimistic about dementia, with eight game changers that are starting to translate into the real world.

Victoria

For the first time in cancer research in Australia GP and hospital clinical data has been linked, bringing unique opportunities and insights into key aspects of cancer care.

This cancer was being missed at the doctors – now that will change

Some people were having multiple visits to GPs before this rare tumour was picked up. But that will now change due to this one thing, which will have a huge impact on healthcare.

ExclusiveDementia

Eye Exam. Ophthalmologist examining boy's eyes with slit lamp Picture: Istock

How a change in your eye can detect dementia and diabetes

They may be the windows to the soul but it’s now been found eyes can provide crucial insight into the brain, which can potentially help detect diseases like dementia, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

Fertility

The tiny device has an “exquisite” ability to select and direct the best sperm to achieve a pregnancy. Image: NeoGenix

Why this tiny device could change IVF

A tiny device, that can fit in the palm of the hand, may hold the key to IVF treatment for male infertility.

Conditions

Elderly and sick miss out on this vaccine due to extreme cost

Elderly people are being urged to get this one-off vaccine to protect against a deadly virus. But many can’t even afford it.

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