https://www.newsweek.com/21-dangerous-tiktok-trends-that-have-gone-viral-1573734
Below is a list of 21 of the most dangerous TikTok trends to go viral on the social media platform in recent years that people should avoid and parents should be aware of. Do not try these at home

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tiktoks-mystery-virus-symptoms-treatment-and-debunking-misinformation
Rifka Hayati/Getty Images. A "mystery virus" has been gaining traction on TikTok, with many social media users saying they are experiencing a litany of symptoms, including congestion, light

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tics-and-tiktok-can-social-media-trigger-illness-202201182670
For hundreds of years there have been documented instances of groups of people developing similar, medically inexplicable, and sometimes bizarre symptoms, such as paralysis, involuntary tics, or uncontrollable laughter. Known as sociogenic illness, a recent example appears to be fueled by social media postings—meaning physical proximity is no

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a60114366/tiktok-mystery-virus/
What is the "mystery virus" that TikTokers say they have? It's really hard to say for sure. Several people say that they've tested negative for the flu, RSV, and COVID-19, but they're

https://www.everydayhealth.com/cold-flu/should-you-worry-about-tiktoks-mystery-virus/
This so-called "mystery virus" trending on TikTok doesn't appear to be a respiratory virus like COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or the flu. And some TikTokers are complaining of

https://www.purewow.com/wellness/tiktok-brain-explained
According to Dr. Patrick Porter, developer of brain fitness app BrainTap, TikTok brain is a term used to describe the cognitive and neurological changes observed in individuals who have used the platform a lot. "It is characterized by a notably reduced attention span, often compared by neuroscientists to the brief, approximately five-second

https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-nationa-security-threat-why/
In his June 30 response to the nine Republican senators, TikTok's Chew said, "Employees outside the US, including China-based employees, can have access to TikTok US user data subject to a

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-01-05/those-struggling-with-mental-health-have-found-validation-on-tiktok-heres-how
Here's what it can and can't do. TikTok videos with the hashtag #mentalhealth have accumulated more than 20 billion views. And that's not counting # anxiety, which has almost 11 billion

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8010681/
As of November 2020, 800 million monthly users have been reported 1, and 738 million first-time installs in 2019 have been estimated 2. TikTok use is allowed for those 13 years or older, but direct messaging between users is allowed only for those 16 or older (in order to protect young users from grooming) 3. In China, the main users of TikTok

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/well/mind/tiktok-mental-illness-diagnosis.html
That was the case for Jorge Alvarez, 23, a young adult mental health advocate and content creator in Elmwood Park, N.J., who received his first clue that he might have attention deficit

https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-friends-contacts-people-you-may-know/
Photograph: LIONEL BONAVENTURE/Getty Images. Unlike other social apps, TikTok didn't become a global success by connecting people with their friends and family. Its stated mission is to

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/23/1075216842/why-the-nature-of-tiktok-could-exacerbate-a-worrisome-social-media-trend
LORENZ: So TikTok is a short-form video app where people can go and post videos around 15 seconds to three minutes long set to music, usually. A lot of these are just dance videos, cooking videos

https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-professionals-on-tiktok-5094672
TikTok Handle: @doctorshephard_md. Occupation: Psychiatrist. Topics Covered: Mental health, sex, body positivity, mental health stigma. Audience Size (as of February 2021): 894,300. Psychiatrist Melissa Shepard is based in Maryland and covers a variety of mental health questions on her TikTok channel.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/29/well/live/tiktok-misinformation.html
Meet the medical experts fighting bogus science, one "stitch" at a time. "I'm willing to bet you know at least one girl that's using steroids every single day," starts a young man in a

https://checkpeople.com/blog/7-shocking-and-dangerous-tiktok-challenges-trends/
Unfortunately, however, some trends take things a step too far, and kids are getting hurt. Read on to learn about some of the most dangerous TikTok challenges and trends. Penny Challenge. Silhouette Challenge. Blackout Challenge. Benadryl Challenge. Corn Cob Challenge. Skull Breaker Challenge. Coronavirus Toilet Challenge.

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/tiktok-audio-gives-new-virality-misinformation-rcna1393
It found that anti-vaccination audio tracks have gone viral as a kind of chain message, with the original claims and content often hidden by TikTok. In other words, a TikTok function is being used

https://mashable.com/article/tiktok-filter-nosey-rat
Explaining the viral trends on TikTok this week, from the "I'm not a nosey person" filter all over your FYP to the "people say 'Euphoria' is unrealistic" videos.

https://mashable.com/article/tiktok-not-the-vibes-trend
The audio "it's not the vibes" is trending on the app. The popular sound begins with YouTuber HRH Collective saying "it's not the vibes," followed by a guttural "STOP." The "stop" taps into a

https://www.cnet.com/news/tiktok-called-a-national-security-threat-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Thiago Prudencio via Getty Images. Popular video app TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of the US government, as a high-ranking regulator and a group of lawmakers re-surface national security

https://thenextweb.com/news/tiktok-is-now-tagging-dangerous-self-driving-videos-but-its-not-enough
May 26, 2021 - 2:10 pm. Videos of "driverless" Teslas have sadly become a "thing" on social media. But at least TikTok seems to be trying to offer some kind of "protection" to its

https://injury.research.chop.edu/blog/posts/tiktok-challenges-latest-dangerous-trend
Since our last dangerous trend blog post, TikTok, a short-form video platform, has become the most popular non-gaming iOS app, as well as a more influential social media conduit through which dangerous trends have spread. Just in the past couple of weeks, several challenges have raised alarm among the medical and educational community, including:

https://recurpost.com/blog/how-to-go-viral-on-tiktok/
Using the 13 tips listed below, you can easily learn how to go viral on TikTok. Begin your video with a strong hook. Keep your videos as short as possible. Add strong CTAs. Post at the right time. Use trending music. Master the art of storytelling. Use relevant hashtags. Cross-promote on other social platforms.

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/07/10/majority-of-americans-say-tiktok-is-a-threat-to-national-security/
Just 13% of adults ages 18 to 29 say TikTok is a major threat. This share climbs steadily across age groups, reaching 46% among Americans 65 and older. Adults who do not use TikTok are more likely than those who do to consider it a national security risk. Still, about four-in-ten TikTok users say the platform is a threat to the country.