KERALA: An 18-year-old college student in Kerala has tragically passed away after attempting an extreme diet that he followed from a YouTube video. The diet, which was promoted as a quick way to lose weight, involved severely restricted food intake and unhealthy eating practices. His death has brought attention to the alarming impact of social media trends on vulnerable individuals.
The young student, whose identity has not been revealed, had been following the diet for weeks in an effort to lose weight rapidly. Despite warnings from healthcare professionals about the dangers of extreme diets, the student continued to pursue this dangerous trend, which ultimately led to his tragic death.
Experts are now urging caution regarding diet and wellness content shared on social media platforms. Many of these trends, while popular, lack scientific backing and often encourage harmful behaviors. The growing influence of social media influencers on young people has raised concerns about the responsibility of platforms in regulating such content.
This incident has sparked widespread discussions about the need for better education on healthy eating habits and the dangers of following unverified advice online. Health experts are calling for greater awareness and stronger guidelines to prevent further tragedies linked to diet culture promoted by social media influencers.
