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Please don’t tape your mouth at night, whatever TikTok says. A new study shows why this viral trend can be risky
A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news ...
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Why taping your mouth shut at night probably isn't a good idea
Social media is awash with videos claiming that taping your mouth closed will improve your sleep – but the evidence doesn't ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN13d
Doctors expose TikTok’s mouth taping fad as unproven, risky, and medically unsafe
Mouth taping may look like a beauty hack, but doctors say it can restrict breathing and worsen sleep apnea, contrary to influencer claims.
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Preschool teacher accused of taping 5-year-old’s mouth shut
Sterling says a preschool teacher put tape over her child’s mouth during class. “You know, you don’t deserve to do that. It’s just like you trying to shut her up,” she ... “It’s very scary for the ...