A trend for 'waist training' has become a regular and controversial talking point on social media sites like Instagram.
Waist training involves wearing a device made from tight material - think of a modern-day, gym-friendly version a Victorian corset - for long periods of time in the hope of changing the body. Hundreds of thousands of people have been sharing their experiences of waist trainers online, but there's also been a backlash against them.
A new Facebook page allows first-generation, low-income students at the Ivy League Columbia University in New York to share their struggles and dreams.
The group Phat Bollard makes a living travelling around the UK playing to passersby in city centres. A mobile phone recording of their song "Millionaires", which c...
A 14-year old girl has shot to fame on Facebook for her video tips on how to make the most out what you have in one of the world's poorest countries, Honduras. She is known by her nickname La Chiki...
During decades of one-party rule in Mexico, criticising the government on TV was taboo. 15 years after politics opened up in the country, political satire has a new champion online. Inspired by his...
Litefeet is a style of street dancing that grew out of hip-hop. It's performed across New York City by dance teams - many of whom perform on the city's subway for donations.
BBC Trending travelled to Iguala in Mexico to meet families who've turned to social media to help find their missing loved ones. More than 25,000 people have disappeared in the country, most of the...
Even though Ramadan is still more than two months away, some Muslims are already fasting - as an act of social media solidarity. There's increased tension after incidents like the attacks on Charli...
On YouTube young women are using the age-old technique of stop motion animation to bring their dolls to life. The American Girl brand of dolls is the most popular with AGSM (American Girl Stop Moti...
A new dating app in the US is providing a solution for this relationship pressure with a 'cover-up' service called The Invisible Boyfriend, which lets you text an imaginary partner.