We had confidantes, and now we talk about contacts that we have online,” Murthy said. "But how many people are there to show ...

Outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offered a “parting prescription” to the U.S. in a document released Tuesday. “As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting ...

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.

Dr. Vivek Murthy recommends an update to the warning labels on alcohol to indicate that it causes cancer 5PH/Getty Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for alcohol to carry warning labels ...

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 ...

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Photos: Getty Images In a parting shot ... Such a change would have to be approved by Congress, and it’s unclear whether the incoming, GOP-majority Congress will ...

Roy Rochlin/Getty Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says loneliness can cause deep pain — and is a major health issue. Loneliness, Murthy, 47, said, is “consequential for our health ...

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Why experts say we don’t need warning labels for social media platforms Vivek Murthy said social media warning labels would help combat the platforms' impact on teenagers’ mental health.