ADHD Misinformation Spreading Like Wildfire On Social Media- Are ‘Social Health Influencers’ Causing More Harm Than Help?

ADHD Misinformation Spreading Like Wildfire On Social Media- Are ‘Social Health Influencers’ Causing More Harm Than Help?

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Updated Mar 22, 2025 | 09:37 AM IST

SummaryOver 50% of TikTok’s top ADHD videos contain misinformation, leading to self-diagnoses and treatment misconceptions. Experts warn that social media anecdotes often lack scientific accuracy, complicating proper ADHD diagnosis and care.

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Over 2,000 Benadryl Bottles Pulled For Lacking Child-Resistant Packaging

Over 2,000 Benadryl Bottles Pulled For Lacking Child-Resistant Packaging

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Updated Mar 22, 2025 | 01:44 PM IST

SummaryAccording to the CPSC, “The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.”

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South Dakota Excludes Trans Students From Using School Washrooms, Health Concerns Loom Over

Transgender students denied of bathroom rights in South Dakota school

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Updated Mar 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

SummaryAs per the American Medical Association (AMA), denying transgender students this access endangers their health, safety and well-being and leads to negative health outcomes and heightens stigma and discrimination.

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FDA Launches An Online Tool That Can Check Contaminant Levels In Foods

FDA Launches CCT Tool To Report For Food Contamination

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Updated Mar 22, 2025 | 09:01 AM IST

SummaryFDA's role is also to set tolerances, action levels and guidance levels of contaminants in food to protect public health. This means, it is widely accepted that food will be contaminated by the outside world, it will have other things mixed in it. However, the contaminants levels should match or be within the FDA guidelines for it to be safe for public and to ensure the safety of products marketed to US consumers.

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