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May 2024
11m 29s

Goodbye Tik Tok

MEDGEEKS
About this episode

Ever found yourself drifting through the endless sea of Tik Tok videos and bumped into a bit of medical advice? Did you find yourself pondering over the credibility of the information shared? Ever wondered if this advice, nestled between dance routines and comedy sketches, could actually have a pinch of scientific truth or real-life application?

Join Dr. Niket Sonpal as he sifts through some medical advice on Tik Tok. However, always do your own research.

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