Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says loneliness is a health issue exacerbated by social media. “We had confidantes, and ...

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory regarding alcohol and it's link to seven types of cancer. Here's ...

You've heard that loneliness and social isolation can create health problems. But a new study from the U.K. and China finds ...

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Alcohol use remains one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer. Even moderate alcohol consumption — one or fewer ...

Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol, highlighting the dangers of alcohol consumption on health.

January is that time of year when we pause to examine our health habits, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory with an important data point to consider: the strong link between ...

For many people, the new year brings both a banging hangover and a solemn resolution never to get drunk again. More than a ...

Retirement and heavy alcohol use can be a dangerous mix, with both adding to depression among older adults. According to a new study in Aging and Mental Health, retirees showed more signs of ...