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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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World first Medical breakthrough - Melbourne scientists and surgeons have placed electronic implants into the brains of disabled patients so the can control devices with their thoughts. MND sufferer Phil O'Keefe, 60, is the second person to undergo the implant and is now able to use his thoughts to work a computer. Phil looks at an image of the implanted electrode that sits in the vein of his brain and is connected via his chest. Picture: David Caird

Brain device offering new hope found safe

A brain device that translates thoughts into actions and promises new hope for people with severe paralysis, has been found to be safe in trials.

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Food such as chocolate in moderation is still acceptable for healthy living. Fitness Coach Rani Curry in the Gym with dark and milk chocolate. Picture: David Caird

The heavy weight of extra kilos on ours knees

Creeping weight gain is damaging our health and knees but the solution to keeping off extra kilos may be simpler than you think.

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Tik Tok screen grabs from people suggesting unsafe contraception advise. - I didn’t want to pay someone $300 to do it for me. Removing IUD. Source: TikTok

TikTokers’ sex advice putting young lives at risk

Experts fear young people following bizarre advice from social media influencers could be at risk of unplanned pregnancies and health complications.

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BAD AGED CARE: A shot of a senior woman sitting on the side of her bed with her head down looking sad. She looks like she has just woken up as is dressed in nightwear.

The truth about sex in aged care

The sexual activity of Australians in aged care is often controlled by strict rules. See why many facilities are ignoring their residents’ intimate needs.

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Factors driving teen girls away from sport

Girls start playing sport for fun, but a few key factors are seeing many drop out in their teens. One expert has advice for community clubs wanting to build participation.

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Heart and stethoscope isolated on white background concept for healthcare and diagnosis medical cardiac pulse test

Why at-risk group waiting longer for heart treatment

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer of Australian women — so why are they waiting longer than men for a procedure that could save their lives?

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MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 30, 2022: The new faces of 2023 at the Royal WomenÃs Hospital. Newborns L-R: Zema Anley, Millie Harris, Baby Mohammed, Louis Gilchrist. Picture: Mark Stewart

Big hopes and dreams for the new faces of Victoria

As 2023 begins, we meet four bundles of joy who arrived at the Royal Women’s Hospital in the final week of 2022.

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Dire health issue creating $1bn bill

A new study has found oral health disease, which is a $1bn-a-year plus health burden, is lacking crucial research funding.

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MELBOURNE, DECEMBER 19, 2022: Young mopther Rupika Chopra spent two months in ICU at The Alfred after developing a rare severe cardiac condition. After six weeks on life support, doctors made decision to turn off life support, but her husband Yogesh Malhotra prayed to Guruji for her to recover and return her to the family. Much to the surprise of doctors, the family's prayers were answered and Rupika is now home for Christmas. Rupika and Yogesh are pictured with their youngest child Royale Malhotra, 3. Picture: Mark Stewart

Melbourne mum survives seven heart attacks

Rupika Chopra was a normal mum when she suddenly suffered seven heart attacks, and against the odds she survived to tell her incredible story.

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Dr Dustin Flanagan of the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute is part of an international team that has just published the results of a world-first study that may help identify much earlier those patients at risk of colorectal tumours that will become aggressive, treatment resistant and deadly. SUPPLIED

Chance research find behind cancer breakthrough

A Melbourne academic’s chance research find may help save the lives of those battling this deadly cancer.

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