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31 May 2024
Presented by Chris Smith with Relebogile Mabotja, TalkRadio 702. 

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Dr Chris Smith chats with Relebogile Mabotja and her listeners about their science questions. Today: do older people yawn less frequently? And should you avoid zero sugar fizzy drinks whilst pregnant?

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