Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, in a Sunday interview, warned about the adverse effects of chronic loneliness, which could lead to a shorter lifespan. Murthy, on NBC’s ...

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging parents to limit their children’s use of social media to protect their mental ...

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins Meet the Press to discuss his work countering loneliness and explains why young people are most susceptible to the negative effects of isolation and ...

Billy Joel has announced that he will be canceling all scheduled concerts after being diagnosed with normal pressure ...

Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates.

New studies reveal that both the public and healthcare providers often overlook social connection as a key factor in physical health, even though loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in health risks.

The White House is expected to release a report about potential contributing factors of childhood diseases. It’s leading to renewed questions about the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda championed ...

Trump announced his pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means. Here's what we know about her background and where she ...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s newest surgeon general nominee is a burgeoning health influencer who has shared her approach to health care through appearances on some of the nation’s most ...