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U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK

‘Take action and protect our kids’: U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media risks

‘Take action and protect our kids’: U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media risks

America's highest-ranking doctor has raised the alarm about social media's effects on children, which could have big consequences for companies like Meta and YouTube.

Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children

Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children

US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors’ use of social media websites.

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US surgeon general issues advisory on ‘profound’ risks of child social media use

Dr Vivek Murthy calls on tech companies and policymakers to take ‘immediate action’ to protect children’s mental health

The Guardian - US

The government already regulates children’s toys and medicines. New report hints social media could be next

“We do not have enough evidence to conclude that social media is, in fact, sufficiently safe for our kids.”

Social media can put young people in danger, U.S. surgeon general warns

Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media makes kids feel worse about themselves, and they can't get off of it. He says "we need safety standards for social media the way we have for cars, for car seats."

The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK

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Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

US Surgeon General warns there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and calls on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take ‘immediate action to protect kids now’

The Independent UK

Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids

Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning there's not enough information to conclude social media is kid safe.

Would a robot make you less lonely?

Would a robot make you less lonely?

The problem of loneliness isn't one that tech can solve, experts say

Madonna King: Could loneliness be as deadly as smoking?

Madonna King: Could loneliness be as deadly as smoking?

Dr Murthy believes chronic and widespread loneliness – enveloping half of all adults in his country – costs billions of dollars each year.

A lonely nation: Has the notion of the 'American way' promoted isolation across history?

A lonely nation: Has the notion of the 'American way' promoted isolation across history?

American lore is full of tales of the lone cowboy, the rugged individualist who will do what needs to be done and ride off into the sunset

The Independent UK

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. This statement was widely reported in the media, including in the Washington Post, the Times and the Daily Mail. But where does this “15…

The Conversation

Could public health guidelines help stop loneliness? 7 tips that show how crucial social connection is to well-being

Could public health guidelines help stop loneliness? 7 tips that show how crucial social connection is to well-being

United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called loneliness an epidemic and issued a public health advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community.

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The Guardian - UK

My mother took bus rides to stave off the loneliness. There must be a better way

The places where people could once meet up and make friends have been savaged by austerity

Why loneliness is as deadly as smoking

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a startling public health warning about America's epidemic of isolation

As health care companies look toward A.I., many people are still missing out on basic services

On this week's episode of the Leadership Next podcast, our hosts give a report from Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Refuses To Acknowledge the Government's Misrepresentation of Mask Research

Recent comments by former COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci contradict what public health officials told us during the pandemic.

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Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general warns

The loneliness epidemic is hitting young people, ages 15 to 24, especially hard.

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it

Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.

The Independent UK

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually

The Guardian - US

US surgeon general warns of next public health priority: loneliness

Vivek Murthy urged public officials to treat isolation with the same urgency as substance abuse or tobacco

The key to protecting your mental health at work comes down to one thing, according to the U.S. Surgeon General

At Fortune’s Brainstorm Health, the Nation’s Doctor said having a sense of connection to each other at work is critical.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says ending loneliness could heal the partisan divide

He spoke at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference on Wednesday.

Sorry, CEOs: Returning to the office won't solve America's loneliness epidemic, says U.S. Surgeon General

Dr. Vivek Murthy says loneliness has "risen to the level of a public health crisis' at Fortune's Brainstorm Health Conference.

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