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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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Dementia

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This readily available vaccine may cut your dementia risk by 20 per cent

A vaccine that is free to anyone aged 65 plus, or costs $650 for younger people, may cut dementia risk by a fifth — even though it’s for a completely different condition.

Wellbeing

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This hormone is behind why some women binge drink

If you’re a woman with high levels of this hormone then you are more likely to binge drink. This is why.

Heart Health

Country footy legend Phil Stevenson is one of the first Victorians to receive the new lead-free pacemaker. Phil Stevenson with grandson Elliot Tiley, 6.Picture: Supplied

I’m one of the 1st to get this new pacemaker — It’s a game-changer

Former footballer Phil Stevenson is among the first to get a new kind of pacemaker that’s smaller than an AAA battery and doesn’t have a lead. This is why it’s better.

Diabetes

I have diabetes and this has been life-changing for me

A mum who has diabetes has spoken about how new technology that keeps her glucose levels stable has made a huge difference to her life.

Conditions

The late Prince Frederik of Luxembourg with his beloved dog Mushu.

Royal family turn to Australians for answers on killer genetic disease

This cruel disease claimed the life of a much-loved royal prince. Now, Australians are helping find answers.

Health

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I designed this plastic bubble in Covid – this is my next project

The doctor who helped develop this plastic bubble around beds for patients in hospitals during the pandemic has shared his next big project – and it could go global.

VWeekend

Simon thought he had reflux, minutes later he nearly died

Simon Toussaint was playing cricket when he went to sit down as he thought he had reflux. Moments later he went into cardiac arrest. He’s lucky for what happened next.

Conditions

New way to treat disease growing at faster rate than Alzheimer’s

A major discovery has been made that will create a new way to treat this neurodegenerative disease which has seen the highest increase in cases globally.

Sleep

The unusual bed companion on a Sunday night to help you sleep

If you want to get a good night’s sleep and avoid the issue of “social jet lag” on a Sunday, apparently you should do this.

Cancer

Doing this 3 times a week helps sex issues after prostate cancer

Men can improve their sex lives after prostate cancer if they do this amount of exercise each week, it’s now been found.

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