Stephen Porzio is a senior writer at JOE, having joined the website in March 2021. JOE’s principal entertainment writer, his area of expertise is movies and television. He covers new releases, streaming additions, and what’s on TV, while also regularly speaking to acclaimed actors and directors about their latest work. Stephen graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism from DCU. He has previously had work published in Hot Press, The Times (Ireland Edition) and The Irish Sun, and is also an experienced podcaster.
Overweight and obesity have hit “epidemic proportions” in Europe, WHO warns
Almost two-thirds of adults in Europe are living with overweight or obesity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that overweight and obesity have reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe. In a new report, the international health body says that almost two-thirds of adults and one in three children in the region are living with the […]
4 years ago
Rate of binge drinking amongst Irish 18-24 year olds nearly doubles in a year
There was also a rise in people frequently drinking for coping reasons. The number of people aged 18-24 binge drinking on a typical day of drinking nearly doubled over a year, according to Drinkaware. The national charity, which works to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, has published a new report exploring for the […]
4 years ago