Billie was born at only 24 weeks — this helped save her life
In a medical world first, it’s been found umbilical cord blood cells can “shield” the tiniest premature babies from injury — just like they did for now three-year-old Billie.
Our Journalists
Latest
Real reason why young Victorians are most at risk of getting cancer
People born in the early 2000s have a six-to-seven-fold increased likelihood of getting bowel cancer — and now researchers have uncovered the gut reason behind the shock trend.
Going on a long-haul flight? Dentists say do this
If you’re going on a long flight it can lead to a breeding ground of bacteria in your mouth. But on top of brushing, this is what you should do for your teeth.
Why getting a good night’s sleep is crucial if you have high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of getting dementia — especially if they don’t get a certain amount of sleep each night, it’s now been revealed.
This is how much your daily chocolate bar is ageing you
Treating yourself to a single daily chocolate bar, or even a handful of chips, is increasing your biological age. And by just how much might shock you.
‘Surprising’ reason behind men’s back pain – and what to do about it
It’s a small change that can creep up on us as we age. But it’s now been found to be a “surprising” contributor as to why men get back pain.
The simple blood test that finds the best way to attack cancer
Mismatches in our DNA and a clever new computer tool is showing scientists the best ways to attack cancer.
Meet Hazel, the youngest person in the world to future-proof her fertility
Little Hazel was just eight months old when she was diagnosed with a rare cancer, where the treatment would likely have robbed her of the chance to have babies.
The blood pressure ‘super pill’ that’s changing the game
High blood pressure is the leading preventable cause of heart disease but researchers have discovered a new three-in-one super pill that may revolutionise treatment.
‘Taboo’: Doctors weigh in on a tricky topic with patients
GPs want to do the right thing by their patients, but many still find this “taboo” topic a difficult one to navigate.
Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/robyn-riley/page/9