TikTok is reportedly circulating potentially dangerous health advice, ranging from putting castor oil in the bellybutton to ingestion of toxic substances. Other advice includes ear candling to remove earwax, which can cause infections and physical damage to the eardrum, and the BORG (Blackout Rage Gallon) Challenge, promoting dangerous alcohol consumption levels. Bed rotting, staying in bed for long periods, raises mental and physical health concerns. Medical professionals advise viewers not to follow such health tips without consulting a doctor first.

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Jeffrey Bowie was arrested for trying to install malware into computers at SSM St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. Tech consulting firm Coffey & Consult noted