Our Journalists

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

@rileyrobyn08

Robyn Riley

Latest

Victoria

Taya, 16, talks about having endometriosis as the case study for new research into the debilitating condition that affects around one in nine women, causing severe period pain. Taya is pictured with her mother Nicole and their pet dog Marley. Picture: Ian Currie

Call for young women to join endo study

It is a common condition affecting one in nine women yet researchers are still looking for better ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis.

ExclusiveVictoria

Cancer Council Vic new report on hidden sugars, salt etc in baby and toddler food sold in supermarkets. Finds only 5% of kids snacks met 7 WHO nutrition recommendations. Mum Natasha Cosstick with her son Miles (2). Monday, March 27, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Popular baby foods harming Aussie kids

Babies and toddlers are being exposed to hidden nasties in some of Australia’s most widely available foods, left unregulated and failing to meet global health standards.

ExclusiveVictoria

New drug for prostate cancer helping to improve treatment and symptoms. Musician David Cosma is on the new prostate cancer drug that has just been approved. He is dad to Charlie 8 and Georgie 11. Picture: David Caird

Green light for new prostate cancer drug

There are 50 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia every day – now a new drug therapy is offering hope for those with the most deadly form.

Victoria

Danielle Heaven pictured with her kids Luci, 11, and Callum, 9, has epilepsy and is part of a world-first epilepsy trial looking at a potential cure for the brain disorder Friday, March 17, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Epilepsy cure hope in daily pill

A pill developed for cancer treatment is offering new hope for epileptics, with a world-first trial to be run by Monash University and The Alfred.

ExclusiveVictoria

Max Rooke a former Geelong footballer is the lead plaintiff of a class action lodged against the AFL for life altering injuries as a result of concussion. Pictured with his dog Boy. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘I had no control’: Cats champ reveals terrible toll

Memory loss, anger, pain and self harm: Geelong champion Max Rooke reveals for the first time the terrible toll concussions have had on his life — and why he’s not a victim.

Health

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: A child is given hand sanitiser by a member of staff at the Harris Academy's Shortland's school on June 04, 2020 in London, England. As part of Covid-19 lockdown measures, Harris Academy schools have taught smaller pods of students, to help maintain social distancing measures. With restrictions now lifting and the Government encouraging schools to re-open, the school staff has been working to find the best way to provide extra spaces while still retaining the correct social distancing measures and cleanliness requirements. This week, some schools across England reopened for some students, with children in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 allowed to return first. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Covid’s unexpected legacy revealed

Experts fear a well-intentioned habit that became commonplace during Covid could be linked to a new spike in health concerns among Aussie children.

Victoria

A world-first drug trial is about to start in Melbourne, testing whether an arthritis drug can be used to stop Type 1 diabetes and prevent people suffering symptoms or needing constant injections of insulin. Libby Rose McCallum, 15, lives with Type 1 diabetes which impacts every aspect of her life, requiring three injections a day and eight blood tests. Picture: David Caird

New diabetes treatment could replace insulin

More than one million Australians living with Type 2 diabetes rely on daily insulin jabs to manage their condition – but that may soon be a thing of the past.

ExclusiveVictoria

Carlton v Geelong. MCG. Max Rooke marks infront of Andrew Walker

Concussion lawsuit could cost AFL $1bn

A class action led by former Geelong star Max Rooke could see the league pay out $1 billion in compensation to injured players.

News

Injecting diabetes, a new diabetes clinic is opening on the coast.Photo Anthony Reginato / Sunshine Coast Daily

Food that may help prevent diabetes complications

Eating more of one particular food could help control complications from diabetes, a comprehensive review suggests.

News

This is the case study for a story on the Royal Melbourne Hospital celebrating 175 years. Brianna Magdalani was 16 weeks pregnant when she suffered a catastrophic brain bleed (stroke) and spent two months in a coma fighting for life and that of her baby daughter, Mahali who is now six months old. Pictured with daughter Mahali.Picture by Wayne Taylor 7th March 2023

‘Young, fit and healthy’ mum suffered massive stroke

Melbourne mum Brianna Magdalani was young, fit and pregnant when “an explosion” suddenly went off in her head, as she became the victim of a massive stroke.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/robyn-riley/page/31