Culture Clinic:
MedPage Today & Northwell Health partnership, medical insights.
Title 1
Massachusetts incident:
Social media dare, fiery chip, tragic outcome
14-year-old's death:
Paqui's "One Chip Challenge" prompts concerns.
Paqui withdraws product
: Adult-oriented chips, warning labels, teen involvement
Proactive steps:
Paqui removing product due to ongoing investigation.
Dr. Scott Krakower:
Child psychiatrist, alarmed by social media challenges.
Algorithm impact:
Exposure to extreme challenges based on online interactions.
Developing cortex:
Youth impulsiveness in face of sensational social media.
Spicy dangers:
Capsaicin's health risks, severe symptoms, medical attention.
Warning labels:
Chip cautions for safety, but challenges persist online.