Tanning beds see resurgence despite danger and risks involved
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illnesses based on Tiktok videos
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
Popular TikTok dog stars in new children's book addressing diabetes
Children's author Vanessa Messenger talks about her dog's TikTok fame and the new children's book educating kids on Type 1 diabeters, "Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes."
Study finds Tiktok triggers parts of the brain associated with addiction
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Chicago's favorite Tiktok historian raising funds to buy a bus for tours
Tiktok historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his efforts to buy a bus to conduct history tours across the South Side.
Doctors warn against dangerous 'garlic in nose' Tiktok trend
Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.
Algonquin dad finds fame on TikTok
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Mental impact school threats can have on students
Security has increased at schools across the country due to ongoing threats. What type of impact do these threats have on students?
Chicago area schools on high alert amid TikTok weapon challenge
Reports of "school shootings or bomb threats" began circulating on TikTok earlier this week, allegedly saying events were planned for Friday, Dec. 17.
Millions follow Chicago doctor on TikTok for reliable health information
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
'Goth Target' takes over TikTok
A Chicago target is getting a lot of attention, but not for what it has on the inside.
'Crying Karen' TikTok trend showcases troubling stereotype
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from the NIU College of Education breaks down the phenomena behind the "Crying Karen" TikTok trend.
TikTok star Rod Thill creates videos about millennial anxiety
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
Young father takes to TikTok to spread message of hope
Suburban young father, Tik Toker, and heart patient Dantrell Brown known as "LVAD dad" talks about spreading his message of hope to help people with chronic heart failure.
Chicago man shares city history on TikTok
Shermann Dilla Thomas has dozens of videos about everything from the Sears Tower to the creator of Harold's Chicken