‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

Maybe don’t rush to get on board with this trend. The so-called Balkan breakfast — charcuterie-style spreads consisting of feta cheese, raw vegetables, tomatoes, bread and perhaps even some bacon and a red pepper sauce called Ajvar — have taken over TikTok, with countless users attempting to recreate their own versions of the southeast European feast. … Read more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is shilajit safe? Potent, viral ‘black goo’ supplement touted for fatigue, anxiety, sex drive and more

Is Shilajit legit? The tarlike resin found in the Himalayas has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is lately making the rounds on TikTok. Known to some as “the Healer of all weaknesses,” die-hard devotees claim the supplement can boost energy, clear skin, reduce anxiety and increase testosterone. Shilajit develops from the slow … Read more

Self-service CarePods touted as ‘first AI doctor’s office’ — for $99/month

Self-service CarePods touted as ‘first AI doctor’s office’ — for /month

A computer might cure your ills soon enough. The latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence is set to revamp the medical industry according to a company that is rolling out “the world’s first AI doctor’s office” slated for New York and other major U.S. cities come 2024. CarePod is a self-service cube where patients can be … Read more

Ibuprofen gelatin cocktail touted on TikTok as method to delay periods — but is it safe?

Ibuprofen gelatin cocktail touted on TikTok as method to delay periods — but is it safe?

She wasn’t going to let her period cramp her style. Cardi B let it drop in an interview that — before going on a date with Offset, her now-estranged husband — she sipped on a special cocktail. “I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin … and that stopped my period,” bragged Cardi B, 31, … Read more

Pineapple touted as ultimate cold and flu cure — but does the hack actually work?

Pineapple touted as ultimate cold and flu cure — but does the hack actually work?

A pineapple a day keeps the doctor away? One tropical fruit-loving mom has gone viral for Dole-ing out a chunk of unusual advice on how to whack down cold and flu germs this winter season — by drinking lots of pineapple-infused water. “This is my go-to when my family is sick. It’s quick and easy … Read more