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The Daily Digest: No More Diet Posts on Instagram?

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist, RELATE

23-Sep-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: No More Diet Posts on Instagram?

Instagram recently announced new restrictions on posts advertising weight loss products and cosmetic surgeries. We discuss why people are still attracted to these products and whether Instagram’s move makes a difference.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann


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