TikTok Has Banned the #SkinnyTok Hashtag

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#SkinnyTok, the hashtag known for promoting extreme weight-loss methods on social media, is no more — at least not on TikTok.

Following an investigation from European Union regulators, the platform has removed results for the hashtag, according to the New York Times. When you search for the phrase “SkinnyTok” on TikTok, you no longer see any videos — just a link to support resources for those struggling with “body image, food, or exercise,” as well as...