Not again! A new wave is building, so what now?

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Is botox worth a shot?

It might feel like this wrinkle-busting procedure has been around forever, but it's a relatively recent cosmetic concoction.At first, it was a procedure for already aged skin. Now 20-somethings are using it to try prevent wrinkles from ever forming.Norman and Tegan unpack how we ...  Show more

Should we all be vegetarian?

For the meat eaters still out there, you may be wondering how much is too much when it comes to your health.You will have to weigh up the benefits and the harms.Norman and Tegan take us through the recommendations, and the science to back them up.References:Health effects associa ...  Show more

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