critical — Severe risk of harm — act on this one today.active — Currently happening — we are seeing recent reports.Dangerous Challenge
The 'Benadryl Challenge' urging teens to overdose on allergy medicine
A viral dare pushes teens to take dangerous amounts of an over-the-counter antihistamine to hallucinate; overdoses can cause seizures, heart problems, and death.
high — Serious risk — review it with your child this week.active — Currently happening — we are seeing recent reports.Dangerous Challenge
Dangerous viral 'challenges' spreading on short-video feeds
An overview of the ever-evolving class of viral dares that algorithmic feeds surface — with dedicated advisories on the Blackout and Benadryl challenges and the heated squishy-toy trend.
high — Serious risk — review it with your child this week.active — Currently happening — we are seeing recent reports.Dangerous Challenge
The 'NeeDoh' heated squishy-toy trend causing severe burns
A viral trend has children microwaving gel-filled squishy toys until they burst — the scalding gel sticks to skin, and children have needed skin grafts and intensive care.
high — Serious risk — review it with your child this week.active — Currently happening — we are seeing recent reports.Compulsive Design
Persuasive design: infinite scroll, autoplay, and variable rewards
Apps are engineered to maximize time-on-screen using the same reward mechanics as slot machines — and a child's self-control system isn't fully built yet.
