TikTok’s fake ‘No Poop July’ challenge could cause real harm (Healio)

Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, highlighted the dangers of the “No Poop July” trend on TikTok, emphasizing that participating in such a fake health challenge can have real harmful effects. The trend, initiated by TikTok influencer Evan Cronin (@okcron), involves pretending not to have a bowel movement for the entire month of July, and while many see it as a joke, Chiang stresses the importance of understanding the potential health risks of withholding bowel movements.