JOY Drive
15
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Black Sesame, Superfoods and Viral Nutrition Claims
Black sesame is suddenly everywhere, with social media claiming it can improve heart health, balance blood sugar and even reverse ...
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15
2026
Dr Hayley O’Neill: Fast Metabolism, Slow Metabolism and the Myths About Weight
Many people attribute weight changes to a fast or slow metabolism, but the science behind metabolism is more complex than ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Hot Water Health Claims and What the Science Actually Says
A daily cup of plain hot water has become the latest social media health trend, with claims it can help ...
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22
2026
Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure
Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Food, Valentine’s Day and the Science of Connection
Food has become one of the central ways people express love, especially around Valentine’s Day, but the connection runs deeper ...
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5
2026
Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s
Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...
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4
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Detox Diets and the Myths We Keep Believing
Detox diets promise a reset after overindulgence, but the science tells a very different story. Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris explains ...
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26
2026
Kai Schweizer: Why Eating Disorders Are More Common for LGBTQIA+ People
Eating disorders affect LGBTQIA+ people at significantly higher rates and the reasons go far beyond food. PhD candidate Kai Schweizer ...
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17
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: What the “Oatzempic” Trend Gets Wrong About Fullness
Blended oats are being promoted online as a shortcut to appetite control, but nutrition science tells a more complex story. ...
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11
2026
Sarah Melton: Diet Stacking and Why Too Many Food Rules Can Backfire
One diet can quickly turn into three or four, especially in January, leaving people exhausted and stressed around food. Sarah ...
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