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
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Shingles, Chickenpox and Why the Virus Returns Years Later
Many people think of chickenpox as a childhood illness, but the virus can remain hidden in the body for decades ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Auto Brewery Syndrome – When the Gut Produces Alcohol
Auto brewery syndrome is a rare condition where microbes in the gut ferment carbohydrates into alcohol, leaving people feeling intoxicated ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Josh Roose: Sydney Attacks, Extremism and LGBTQIA+ Safety in Australia
Violent attacks on gay and bisexual teenage boys in Sydney have raised urgent questions about whether extremist ideology is gaining ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Fei Sim: Shingles Risk and Symptoms
Many people carry the virus that causes shingles without realising it, and the risk increases as we get older or ...
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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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5
2026
Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party
The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...
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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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4
2026
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: What Summer Sun Really Does to Your Skin
With UV levels soaring, our skin is working harder than many of us realise. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains how ...
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26
2026
Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster
After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...
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