A TikTok trend is sparking concerns about harmful body standards, according to a mental health professional and eating disorder specialist in Maryland.

Experts are concerned about the proliferation of content that can encourage — and outright promote — disordered eating on ...

The era of #SkinnyTok may be coming to an end, but the mental health impacts on young people and unhealthy body standards may ...

TikTok has banned the hashtag #SkinnyTok after public outrage and warnings that it was promoting unrealistic body standards, eating disorders and extreme weight loss.

TikTok's Response and Ban Due to growing concerns about the trend’s promotion of unhealthy body standards, TikTok acted swiftly.

TikTok removed the "chubby filter" after users criticized it for promoting body shaming, with experts warning it could contribute to eating disorders.

TikTok has banned the hashtag #SkinnyTok after public outrage and warnings that it was promoting unrealistic body standards, eating disorders and extreme weight loss.