The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest organization advocating for Tibetan independence in exile, recently marked the ninth day of its “Global Chain Hunger Strike” by announcing a bold, decentralized international advocacy campaign. Following the tragic self-immolation of activist Lobga Rangzen outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2, the TYC has galvanized a movement that transcends geographic boundaries. This isn’t merely a protest; it is a desperate, organized plea for the global community to recognize the reality of the Tibetan struggle. By establishing a new, dedicated office in New York commanded by veteran activists Dhondup Lhadar…

In the digital age, our smartphones have become our primary diagnostic tools, with millions of us turning to social media to troubleshoot everything from a persistent toothache to the latest whitening trends. However, a recent scoping review published in BDJ Open sheds light on a shadowy corner of the internet: the rampant spread of oral health misinformation. From viral DIY dentistry hacks that promise a “perfect smile” to long-standing, scientifically debunked myths about fluoride, the online landscape is flooded with content that is often misleading, unverified, or outright false. While we are aware that we shouldn’t believe everything we read,…