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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."

WEKU

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

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

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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.

Axios

Would a robot make you less lonely?

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

Salon

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.

The New Daily

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

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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

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.

The Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

Why loneliness is as deadly as smoking

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

Salon

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.

Fortune

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.

Reason

Why America's 'Loneliness Epidemic' is Just as Bad as Smoking Daily

America was lonely before Covid-19. Now, it’s a public health crisis.

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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.

WEKU

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

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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.

Fortune

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

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

Fortune

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

A move to shred our social fabric

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's draft plan to remove $2m of Citizens Advice Bureau funding would jeopardise the delivery of that invaluable service. But the move could signal an even bigger disaster, writes former CAB volunteer - and client - Devika Dhir.

Salon

Social media's real crisis: Not Twitter

While House Republicans chase Twitter conspiracy theories, social media drives a serious mental health crisis

Reason

The New York Times Warns That Freedom of Speech 'Threatens Public Health' and 'Democracy Itself'

The paper is unfazed by First Amendment objections to the Biden administration's crusade against "misinformation" on social media.

The Conversation

Is 13 too young to have a TikTok or Instagram account?

The surgeon general is the “nation’s doctor” in the United States. They are tasked with giving Americans the “best scientific information” about their health.

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