NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER

JOY Drive

23 Oct 2024

Rejection of drug a blow for Australians living with Alzheimer’s disease

Health, Medicine

Rejection of drug a blow for Australians living with Alzheimer’s disease

A new treatment for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment has been rejected by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

With Dementia becoming the leading cause of death in Australia, it’s disappointing news for those impacted by Alzheimers.

Guest: Dr Kaele Stokes is Dementia Australia’s Executive Director – Services, Advocacy & Research.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

RECENT PODCAST

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...