Loneliness is an epidemic, but it isn't a natural occurrence. It happens by design — but it's a design we can fix.

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Tuesday released his penned parting prescription to the country preparing his exit as the nation's top doctor. As he closes out his term, Murthy is urging ...

A recent WalletHub.com survey indicates that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of the most stressed out cities in America. Data for this study came from a number of dispassionate sources, including: ...

In his farewell message to the nation, outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy emphasized the importance of "building community" and reiterated warnings about the detrimental effects of loneliness.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called on Congress to pass legislation requiring social media platforms to have warning labels similar to tobacco products to help fight against the rising ...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk outlining a direct link between drinking alcohol and increased risk of developing seven types of cancer was released ...

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says loneliness can cause deep pain — and is a major health issue.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Wednesday issued a Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Parents. He called for policy changes to support parents.

As President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end, so does that of United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. In his final message to the country, titled “My Parting Prescription,” Murthy ...

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Monday it is time to place a tobacco-style warning on social media platforms about “significant mental health harms” for adolescents, a major effort to ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy shares his "parting prescription" for the country in a letter shared exclusively with PEOPLE.