Is TikTok giving you an eating disorder?
The Briefing31 Okt 2023

Is TikTok giving you an eating disorder?

Researchers have discovered a link between the advent of social media platforms and spikes in eating disorders. Over the last 20 years, people being hospitalised for eating disorders have jumped 400% with the biggest spike following the rise of TikTok.

In this episode of The Briefing, Dr Veya Seekis from Griffith University breaks down the numbers with Katrina Blowers.

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Israel takes responsibility for refugee blast

The US to regulate artificial intelligence

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