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Health Jan 03

U.S. surgeon general explains why he’s calling for cancer warnings on alcohol

By Amna Nawaz

Health Jan 03

Senate hearing on youth mental health crisis, in Washington
Alcohol’s cancer risk should be clearly labeled on drinks, Surgeon General says

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics Jun 25

Senate hearing on youth mental health crisis, in Washington
U.S. Surgeon General Murthy declares gun violence a public health emergency

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation's top doctor, issued the advisory Tuesday as the U.S. grappled with another weekend marked by mass shootings that left dozens of people dead or wounded.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Nation Mar 12

Senate hearing on youth mental health crisis, in Washington
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Student Reporting Labs speaks with the U.S. surgeon general on youth mental health

The new season of PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs podcast “On Our Minds” is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General…

By Briget Ganske, Jaylah Moore-Ross

Health May 23

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Here are 8 tips for parents and kids on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take "immediate action" to protect kids' and adolescents' mental health on social media. But after years of middling and insufficient action, parents and young people still bear most…

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

May 16

How the American Dream convinced people loneliness is normal

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

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. In reality, loneliness in America can be deadly.

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May 02

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Surgeon General discusses health risks of loneliness and steps to help connect with others

By Amna Nawaz, Cybele Mayes-Osterman

The U.S. Surgeon General declared a new public health epidemic in America, loneliness. A new report finds loneliness can have profound effects on mental health as well as heart disease, stroke and dementia. It tracks a decline in social connections…

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Oct 20

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High-stress jobs deteriorating Americans’ mental health

A new report is warning that the American workplace needs to change to better support the emotional and physical well-being of employees. The report recommends organizations make mental health benefits easily accessible, encourage time off for emotional well-being and provide…

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May 25

WATCH: First Lady Jill Biden, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcome 2nd mass delivery of baby formula

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The first lady and the nation's doctor, Vivek Murthy, sought to reassure parents following the second delivery Wednesday of infant formula the Biden administration is importing from Europe to ease the domestic supply shortfall.

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May 23

WATCH: Harris warns of health care worker burnout after touring Children’s National Hospital

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned of burnout among the nation's health care staff after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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