A diagnosis from Dr. Doomscroll? It may be time for a second opinion. Social media users are increasingly diagnosing themselves with autism after watching TikTok content about the neurodevelopmental condition, drawing mixed reactions from experts. While the trend can raise awareness and build community around autism, there are concerns that much of the content is … Read more
What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need to optimize everything — diet, … Read more
Sex Ed is in session for true crime-obsessed chicks. Hot and homicidal. That’s the dating criteria for 20-somethings with hybristophilia, a sexual attraction to criminals — like serial killer and body snatcher, Ed Gein. It’s an outré affinity toward bad boys that’s being fueled by social media, according to blood-curdling new data. Gein, infamously nicknamed “The Butcher of … Read more
The latest in a long string of TikTok exercise variations has people swearing by the “6-6-6” routine. Walking trends have exploded across social media, from the 12-3-30 treadmill challenge to the rise of Zone 2 training. As Fox News Digital has previously reported, both emphasize sustainable, lower-intensity exercise that burns fat without punishing the body. The 6-6-6 … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Skip the shapewear and pass on the overpriced pilates. TikTokers have discovered a heavy-hitting hack for shedding pounds fast, and it won’t weigh down your wallet as much as that … Read more
A savvy couple saved $10,000 on their kitchen renovation — by teaching themselves DIY on TikTok. Amber Morris, 26, and her husband, Dan, 28, moved into their newly-bought four-bed home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in July. The property had been built in 2002 and needed “a refresh” and they wanted to start by brightening up … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explores a TikTok trend that claims to boost breast size. QUESTION: Hi Dr. Turner, I’m 21 and have been seeing heaps of posts on TikTok over the past year saying that bee pollen can help make your breasts grow. I’m a B cup and think … Read more
It’s a question that often sparks debate: What’s harder – working a traditional 9-to-5 job or making a living as a TikTok creator? On the surface, it’s easy to assume that being a content creator is all fun and games. After all, doesn’t filming quick videos, vlogging your daily life or dancing in front of … Read more
When people talk about decorating their refrigerator, they’re often talking about the door — but the latest trend sees people focusing on the inside of the fridge for decor. People on Instagram and TikTok have taken up “fridgescaping,” making the place where they keep their food into something aesthetically pleasing. Groceries now share a home … Read more
Is this the grating-est generation? Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a new TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about their appearance. @tbhskincare/TikTok As if Zoomers weren’t kickstarting enough questionable social media trends of late: Generation Z has been labeled “cringeworthy” following a TikTok video depicting 20-something female office workers chanting about … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Welcome to ‘#SkinTok,’ the destination for all things related to skincare on TikTok. Consider this popular hashtag the fresh-faced, younger sister of #BeautyTok. #SkinTok is also a landmine for TikTokers’ favorite skincare products, like the coveted Laneige Lip … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Owning a home is a hefty responsibility that often requires a variety of maintenance and repair projects, whether fixing a leak or renovating a bathroom. With the spring season in full swing and summer just around the corner, … Read more
No TikToks allowed! Recording TikTok videos has been banned at the Sagrada Familia metro station in Barcelona. “POV: they put a sign saying no filming with a man telling you off for doing it, so you can’t do the viral TikTok escalator video,” read a TikTok video posted by @thatonegirldarcie on April 4. “POV: they put … Read more
Halfway through a recent Zoom interview with Radu Jude, the acclaimed Romanian director of “Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World,” he offered a glimpse into his creative process. He pulled out one of the books he’s reading, an illustrated tome about commedia dell’arte. Then he shared his screen to reveal … Read more
With her Baked by Melissa cupcake shops dotting Manhattan and Long Island, Melissa Ben-Ishay has built a sweet empire selling brightly packaged, bite-sized confections in flavors such as triple chocolate fudge and chocolate chip pancake. But the 40-year-old CEO and mother-of-two has also revealed herself to be a wizard with vegetables. On social media, she’s … Read more
Someone grab the anti-aging cream. A viral TikTok filter that predicts how users might age over the course of a few decades has been hailed by dermatologists and surgeons as accurate — much to the dismay of wrinkle-averse TikTokers. While it isn’t the first of its kind, the recent buzz around the “Time Travel” filter has … Read more
Keep your eyes on the prize. Forget a fancy haircut or fabulously expensive clothes, TikTok users swear there’s a more surefire way to entice the object of your affection — and it takes just a few seconds. “The triangle method” is a non-verbal flirting tactic that involves strategic eye movement to signify that you’re romantically … Read more
“Fine, I’ll watch one of his movies,” a commenter wrote. “Omg love seeing this side of him,” wrote another. His lighthearted tone in these videos stands in contrast not only to his films, known for their haunting and violent themes, but also to some reflections he has made in his recent interviews. When GQ asked … Read more
If you’re active on social media at all, you’ve definitely heard of “girl dinner” — but there’s a “boy dinner,” too. The hashtag #girldinner has accumulated a whopping 1.7 billion views on TikTok. Maybe you put a plate together of some leftover slices of deli meat, fruits and cheese and crackers rather than making a full-out … Read more
TikTokkers are entering the new season with a new trend: “grocery girl.” Tomato Girl Summer is turning into Grocery Girl Fall, expanding to all produce items and bringing decor inspired by fruits, veggies and condiments into the home. While grocery- and food-inspired styles aren’t a new thing, they’re no longer seen as shabby. Instead, it’s … Read more