JOY Drive

24 Feb 2025

Professor Tony Cunningham: Shingles

Health, Personal Safety

Shingles is one of those conditions you might have heard of but do not think will affect you. But the reality is that one in three Australians will experience shingles in their lifetime, and the risk increases as we age. Despite this, new research from GSK Australia shows many over-50s are unaware of how common or serious it can be.

So, what do we need to know about shingles? And how can we protect ourselves?

Guest: Professor Tony Cunningham, Director of the Centre for Virus Research at the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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10 Apr 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Wedding Costs

Consumer Affairs, Kids & Family, Social Media, Society & Culture

A wedding meant church, flowers, a nice lunch, and maybe a few speeches. But today? There are drones, content creators, ...

10 Apr 2025

Laura Hickleton: Newborn Lion Cub at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has just welcomed a brand-new lion cub. And this is not just any cub. He is ...

10 Apr 2025

Dr Evangeline Mantzioris: Nostalgic Recipes

Diet and Nutrition, History, Society & Culture

In this episode, we dive into the delicious (and sometimes questionable) world of food nostalgia. Long before smashed avo and ...