The Latest Breaking News from Vivek Murthy

Dr Janette Nesheiwat was involved in tragic invident that killed her father when she was only 13 years old

Nominee Dr Janette Nesheiwat knocked over gun in 1990, causing it to fire and fatally shoot father in the head

People keep coping until they absolutely can’t, and parents are at breaking point. Why aren’t politicians treating this as an emergency, asks Emma Beddington

Suspected shooter, a 17-year-old boy, arrested after football player shot in chest during attempted robbery, police say

“Chasing these unreasonable expectations has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind,” Dr. Vivek Murthy says.

A recent U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory urges action to protect the mental health and well-being of parents

Parents’ wellbeing declared a ‘critical health priority’ as stressors such as finances and child safety plague parents

The United States’ most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schools. Chinese regulators are pushing to limit children’s smartphone use to just two hours a day.

In an interview, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says Congress needs to address two key public health issues: gun violence and mental health.