To heal America’s ills, outgoing surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’: stronger community
As US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy nears the end of his second term as the nation’s doctor, a final diagnosis of his patient suggests that a great deficiency of connectivity has led to a poor prognosis for America’s overall health and well-being.
U.S. Surgeon General offers 'parting prescription' to heal America's division
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who is closing out his tenure of two terms, offered a "Parting Prescription for America" on Tuesday to relieve "pain, disconnection and division" in the country.
The Surgeon General just wrote you a prescription for happiness. Here’s what it says
Vivek Murthy, who focused much of his efforts on the epidemic of loneliness in America, is making one last recommendation before leaving office. Outgoing United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy just released his Parting Prescription for America,
Surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’ for US
Outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offered a “parting prescription” to the U.S. in a document released Tuesday. “As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, my final wish for all of us: Choose community,
The U.S. Surgeon General Has One Last Piece of Advice
As he prepares to end his second term in office, Dr. Vivek Murthy reflects on the nation's biggest impediment to health.
Surgeon general issues urgent warning linking alcohol use and cancer risk — six tips to know
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned in a recent advisory about alcohol use increasing cancer risk. The advisory notes ...
Outgoing Surgeon General Warns of 'Spiritual Crisis' in Last Message to US
After being confirmed for his second stint by the Senate in March 2021, Murthy began advocating for loneliness to be treated as a key area of focus for public health officials, describing it as an ...
This 1 thing is a 'powerful source of joy,' says U.S. Surgeon General
Increased loneliness can lead poor mental and physical health. One remedy, Murthy says, is to invest in relationships.
Surgeon General says we need to focus on these 3 things to live better
The outgoing Surgeon General urged Americans to realign their lives in order to be healthier and more fulfilled.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for update to alcohol warning labels to include cancer risk
In a new advisory, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is ...
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: This is 'one of the most powerful antidotes to loneliness'
"Whether we're lonely or not has to to do with the quality of connections in our life, not the quantity," Murthy said.
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Why the U.S. Surgeon General Is Pushing for Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently released an advisory that calls for adding cancer warning labels to alcohol. The ...
Even Moderate Drinking Might Be Too Much, U.S. Surgeon General Says—Here’s Why
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s new advisory says that alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing at least seven ...
What are the long-term effects of alcohol?
The outgoing U.S. Surgeon General made headlines when he called for a cancer warning on alcoholic beverages. But cancer is ...
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U.S. surgeon general has warned about alcohol and cancer risk. What should providers do?
Public health professionals and providers have a role to play in increasing awareness of alcohol’s cancer risk, the U.S.
The Surgeon General says he’s ‘deeply disturbed’ after talking to Americans. These 3 factors could help
As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, my final wish for all of us: Choose community.” ...