Viral Russian TikTok Promotes Dangerous Weight-Loss Drug
A dangerous unlicensed weight-loss pill called Molecule went viral on Russian TikTok, leading to serious health side effects among young users, including hospitalizations. The pills contain sibutramine, a substance banned in many countries due to health risks, but are still sold illegally online in Russia and other countries. Despite efforts to remove them, sellers continue to distribute Molecule under different names, posing significant health risks especially to vulnerable youth with eating disorders.