Lab Coats vs. TikTok Diagnoses

In an era where a 15-second video can go viral, it’s tempting to trust the latest TikTok “health hack” as your go-to cure. But let’s get real: lab coats have been diagnosing diseases long before TikTok made a splash. The so-called viral tips are often a mix of flashy edits and dangerously incomplete science—mostly garbage dressed up as innovation.

The World Health Organization is busy debunking these trends and reminding us that credible health advice comes from rigorous evidence, not catchy soundbites. (Check out their fact-checks at WHO.) While viral hacks might promise a miracle cure, they rarely withstand real-world testing. Instead, trust the experts—those who know that a well-trained eye in a lab coat beats a 15-second clip every time.