A 17-year-old boy from Kulachal in Kanyakumari district tragically died after attempting to lose weight by following unverified tips from YouTube videos.The boy, a school student, had reportedly become self-conscious about his body weight and began watching fitness and diet content online. Without consulting any medical professional, he started a strict regimen that included skipping meals, excessive workouts, and other extreme practices shown in the videos.
After several days of following this routine, the boy suddenly collapsed at home. He was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Doctors suspect the rapid weight loss efforts caused serious complications in his body.
Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. The tragic death has raised alarms about the growing trend of teenagers relying on online sources for health advice without proper guidance.
Health experts strongly caution against blindly following social media or YouTube-based fitness routines. They stress the importance of professional medical supervision, especially for young people.