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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

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

The Independent UK

Alcohol is a leading known cause of cancer—and the Surgeon General wants warning labels to reflect that

Alcohol is a leading known cause of cancer—and the Surgeon General wants warning labels to reflect that

His recommendation came as part of a new report outlining how alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States.

Surgeon General Calls For Cancer Warning On Alcohol

Surgeon General Calls For Cancer Warning On Alcohol

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.

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Surgeon general urges cancer warning on alcohol after linking it to 20,000 deaths a year

Alcohol consumption contributes to around 100,000 cases annually and is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US

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Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season

Holidays are often depicted as picture-perfect moments: families blissfully united around a table filled with seasonal food favorites against an immaculate backdrop. For many parents, attempting to meet such unrealistic expectations can undermine their self-worth – and their sanity.

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Trump’s surgeon general pick accidentally set off handgun that killed her father

Dr Janette Nesheiwat was involved in tragic invident that killed her father when she was only 13 years old

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Trump surgeon general pick involved in gun accident aged 13 that killed her father

Trump surgeon general pick involved in gun accident aged 13 that killed her father

Nominee Dr Janette Nesheiwat knocked over gun in 1990, causing it to fire and fatally shoot father in the head

The Guardian - US

All we want for Christmas is alone time, new survey says. Here’s how to find some for yourself this holiday season

All we want for Christmas is alone time, new survey says. Here’s how to find some for yourself this holiday season

The Ohio State survey results belie the nation’s ongoing epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

Nearly Half of American Adults Say They Experienced Feelings of Loneliness, New Poll Shows

Nearly Half of American Adults Say They Experienced Feelings of Loneliness, New Poll Shows

Alaska, Oregon and Virginia are the three states with the highest percentage of adults reporting some sort of loneliness

Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures

Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures

A few weeks before Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, announced in May 2024 that they were expecting, the pop icon posted a selfie where he appears tearful and distraught.

The Conversation

Instagram introduces teen accounts, other sweeping changes to boost child safety online

Instagram introduces teen accounts, other sweeping changes to boost child safety online

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives

The Independent UK

Parents are anxious, lonely, overwhelmingly stressed – and their crisis affects everyone

Parents are anxious, lonely, overwhelmingly stressed – and their crisis affects everyone

People keep coping until they absolutely can’t, and parents are at breaking point. Why aren’t politicians treating this as an emergency, asks Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

San Francisco 49er player Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after shooting

San Francisco 49er player Ricky Pearsall released from hospital after shooting

Suspected shooter, a 17-year-old boy, arrested after football player shot in chest during attempted robbery, police say

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Parental stress is so debilitating, the surgeon general has declared it a public health issue

“Chasing these unreasonable expectations has left many families feeling exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind,” Dr. Vivek Murthy says.

Parental stress is now a health crisis

A recent U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory urges action to protect the mental health and well-being of parents

The Guardian - US

Parenting stress is a health issue – US surgeon general’s advisory report

Parents’ wellbeing declared a ‘critical health priority’ as stressors such as finances and child safety plague parents

The Conversation

Children and the internet: helping kids navigate this modern minefield

The United States’ most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations’ education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schools. Chinese regulators are pushing to limit children’s smartphone use to just two hours a day.

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Surgeon general hones dual focus on mental health, gun violence - Roll Call

In an interview, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says Congress needs to address two key public health issues: gun violence and mental health.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Advocates For Mental Health

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addresses gun violence, mental health, tech impact, and loneliness in public health advocacy.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Discuss Online Bullying in Rare Joint Interview

“All you want to do as parents is protect them.”

The Guardian - US

The secret to living longer: join a club

The documentary Join or Die examines the decline of civic engagement in America – and how it has fueled a worsening national crisis

Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?

Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children’s mental health, but does a ban work?

No social media before 16, expert urges

No smartphones before high school is No. 1.

Experts Debate Impact Of Social Media On Youth Mental Health

Research highlights the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, urging proactive interventions to safeguard well-being.

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