Tiktok Trend

Gentle Parenting is burning up TikTok. What is this style of parenting and why is it controversial?

A simple glance at TikTok and gentle parenting shows up as a trend with more than 3.7 billion views. Parents across the world are increasingly choosing this positive style of raising their children, as it involves giving choices versus commands and nurturing them. But what makes it controversial?

US teen dies after trying the ‘Benadryl Challenge’: What is this dangerous TikTok trend?

A 13-year-old boy died in US’ Ohio after attempting the TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’, where people consume a large amount of the over-the-counter antihistamine to induce hallucinations. The US FDA has warned about the dangers of the viral trend

State AGs demand TikTok comply with US consumer protection investigations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the petition alleges TikTok has failed to preserve some potentially relevant evidence, in the form of internal employee chat messages "and is hampering the investigation of Tennessee and other states across the country, including California."

'Not a magic drug': Latest TikTok weight loss trend worries doctors

Videos under the hashtag #Ozempic , a diabetes drug, have nearly 600 million views on TikTok, where many users regularly update followers about their weight loss. The drug's active ingredient, semaglutide, binds itself to the receptors of a hormone which controls blood sugar, stimulating the release

Fishy Business: Tinned fish is running out in the US. It’s TikTok’s fault

The trend of ‘tinned fish date nights’ in which a person and their partner enjoy several canned fish items like sardines and anchovies has gone viral on TikTok, receiving millions of views. However, this surge in consumption has led to a supply shortage

Why UK has banned teens in suave suits at theatres

A new TikTok trend has influenced scores of teenagers in the UK to reach theatres dressed in sleek suits. The young viewers have been accused of cheering loudly and mimicking characters of film 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', something that has created a rather unpleasant experience for other moviegoers