Also eating disorders. Diet Culture. Cancer misinformation. Women’s health misinformation. Nutrition misinformation. Mental health misinformation. Unsafe “parenting hacks”. Challenges with significant risk of injury. A disturbing amount of “cleaning hacks” are also dangerous and/or show a lack of understanding of principles of basic chemistry.**

While many things start on TikTok, health does not really start on TikTok. But the latest video showing that it has the potential to get someone more active is misleading. It is far more likely, statistically, that watching video after video gets you hooked on watching more videos – not putting down your phone and getting outside.

Best advice? Follow verified experts on TikTok. Check their real world credentials. The amazing part of social media is that we can follow world-leading experts. When in doubt, ask your GP for guidance, especially before intense diets or purchasing expensive supplements. And always set screen limits.