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From risky supplements to a dangerous practice called bone smashing, a leading pediatric doctor breaks down what's really happening online.
CLEVELAND — A viral trend called looksmaxxing is spreading across TikTok and Instagram, and it's landing some teenagers in the hospital. The concept sounds simple, tips and tricks to improve your appearance, but doctors who treat adolescents say the reality is far more complicated and concerning.
Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, Chief of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, sees the fallout in his clinic regularly. He said parents need to understand what their sons may be watching — and what it can lead to.
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