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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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Woman working on a laptop and having headache and back, hip, spine pain.

Hidden crisis for people living with chronic pain

One in five Australians suffer chronic pain but a worrying report has revealed how many people are neglecting care due to the rising cost of treatments and medications.

Victoria

La Trobe University lead researcher Professor Stephanie Gras says now is a good time to focus on people who can naturally dodge Covid: Image supplied

The genetic shield that allows some people to dodge Covid

People lucky enough to inherit this gene from their parents have a natural shield to Covid.

Victoria

Professor Jason Trubiano from Austin Health says that more than two million Australians may have been unnecessarily avoiding the best antibiotic available. Photo: Supplied.,

Shock finding on penicillin allergies

A Melbourne-led study has revealed surprising results about whether people are really allergic to the drug.

Victoria

Photo: Hamish BlairProfessor Christopher Rowe with a PET scanner at the Austin Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Heidelberg, Australia.

Alzheimer’s test to revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

Doctors could soon use blood tests to detect signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain in a move described by Australian experts as a sensible approach.

Victoria

Challenge the brain to avoid dementia

A new dementia study out of Monash University has found older Australians who use a computer or play chess are less likely to develop dementia than their friends who knit.

Coronavirus

The placenta cells (in green) that are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19, in red). In blue are cell nuclei.

Covid breakthrough to help unborn babies

A landmark discovery has revealed how the Covid virus infects the placenta and how it could potentially be stopped from reaching the embryo.

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Hairdresser working in a salon. Picture: iStock.

The jobs putting women at higher risk of ovarian cancer

Women working as hairdressers, beauticians and accountants are being warned they may be at an increased risk of ovarian cancer. Here’s why.

Victoria

Story on breakthroughs thanks to the funding from Maddie Riewoldt's Vision. 4 year old Zahra McMahon has bone marrow related disease and she and her family are benefitting from the research and support from the charity. Picture by Wayne Taylor 7th July 2023

Maddie’s Vision continues in Zahra

Eight years after Maddie Riewoldt lost her battle with a rare bone marrow disorder, her legacy is helping to make a difference.

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AFL concussion lawyer threatened by footy identity

Melbourne lawyer Michel Margalit says she received legal threats from a well known footy identity when news broke of the concussion class action she had launched against the AFL.

Victoria

Being overweight may be linked to reduced intelligence.

How weight shaming patients can make them sicker

Serious health diagnoses are being missed or dismissed in some overweight patients as health professionals lean toward a negative bias on weight.

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