Social Media

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Teenager engrossed in social media feed showcasing unhealthy food advertisements promoted by influencers and celebrities.
Nutrition

Social media ads for unhealthy foods fuel bad habits

Nearly 90% of food and beverage products advertised by top celebrities and influencers on Instagram are not permitted for advertisement to adolescents, according to World Health Organization (WHO) gui

Ryan Patel·June 7, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Purpose in a Filtered World by Jonathan "Smilin J" Walker
Wellness

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Purpose in a Filtered World by Jonathan "Smilin J" Walker

In a 'filtered world' of online perfection, finding your purpose means embracing authenticity and building trust rather than seeking likes. This guide, inspired by Jonathan 'Smilin J' Walker, emphasizes aligning online presence with real-world values and contributing through unique perspectives.

Sponsored·June 1, 2026
A trendy cocktail bar where visually appealing, colorful drinks inspired by viral trends are being served and photographed by patrons.
Drinks

America's Cocktail Preferences Shift Amid Viral Trends

In the week following Starbucks' launch of its new Tie-Dye Frappuccino, searches for 'tie-dye cocktail recipes' on Pinterest surged by 300%.

Daniel Moretti·May 13, 2026
A young adult looking distressed while viewing idealized fitness content on their phone, highlighting the negative impact of fitspiration.
Nutrition

Fitspiration drives disordered eating, harms body image.

A recent meta-analysis of 26 studies, involving 6,111 young adults aged 18-33, found that consuming fitspiration content led to poorer body image, increased negative emotions, greater social compariso

Ryan Patel·May 9, 2026
Split image: warm family kitchen with grandmother and child cooking, juxtaposed with a smartphone displaying a modern cooking tutorial.
Food

Social media: Erasing family recipes or preserving heritage?

Social media is profoundly shifting how culinary knowledge is transmitted, with Gen Z increasingly learning recipes online, impacting family food traditions while also offering new avenues for preservation.

Isabella Cortez·May 7, 2026
A lively Indian street food stall where jhalmuri is being prepared, capturing the essence of viral food trends and culinary popularity.
Recipes

Viral Healthy Recipes Trends Explained: What's Next?

Indian Prime Minister Modi's viral video, enjoying jhalmuri in Jhargram, garnered over 100 million Instagram views in a single day.

Isabella Cortez·April 22, 2026