The Surgeon General's parting prescription? Community. Amid the fires, L.A. is filling it
Community is a cornerstone of both individual wellness and collective well-being in even the best of times. Now, friends, ...
Is your drinking healthy? 3 charts break down the connection between alcohol and cancer, heart disease and more.
As one of his final acts as U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called for alcohol products to carry a label warning that ...
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Says Loneliness Is a 'Deep Pain' Exacerbated by Social Media
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says loneliness is a health issue exacerbated by social media. “We had confidantes, and ...
Hotels, travel industry heed US surgeon general's alcohol-cancer warning
Following the U.S. surgeon general's new advisory linking alcohol to seven different types of cancer, hotels are expanding ...
Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...
Smoking and drinking less, young adults on LI support nicotine limits and alcohol warning labels
"I'm hoping the increased education makes a difference," said Nicholas Gallo, 26, of Deer Park, who called his generation ...
North Bay winery owner keeps eye on evolving attitudes towards alcohol consumption
As general manager of William Harrison Vineyards and Winery in St. Helena, Rod Santos keeps a close eye on everything – from ...
Trump administration withdraws FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes in U.S.
The Trump administrations removed FDA's plan to ban menthol cigarettes. The Biden administration did not finalize the rule ...
The Myth of a Loneliness Epidemic
Americans may not actually feel more desolate than they did in the past.
Can a nasal spray cure loneliness? Effects of hormone spritz lasted for months in study
Researchers delivered a dose of the “love hormone” oxytocin via a nasal spray to participants and found that it decreased ...
What's behind US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's warning about alcohol and cancer?
Alcohol causes cancer. That's the message in a report released this month by the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about the link between consuming alcohol and cancer. He advocates for a public ...
Staying in because of the cold isn't good for health. Here are ideas. (Hint: Socialize!)
Feeling sad and sluggish during this cold snap? Braving the weather to meet up with friends and family for social interaction can do us a lot of good.