The former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a report defining the epidemic in 2023.

On this episode of Food People, Jamila and United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discuss the loneliness epidemic and how gathering with friends and loved ones over food is the best cure.

As Americans, we’re not doing it right. We’re not partying. We’re not hosting dinner parties, let alone even having a room in our houses to dine. We’re not gathering or joining or belonging. We order ...

After another Dry January, a month that promises hangover-free mornings and more money in the bank, temporary abstainers face ...

Gen Z isn't drinking less because we aren't 21. Zoomers' hesitancy to drink likely has something to do with our preoccupation with mental health.

In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the profound spiritual gift of friendship often gets overshadowed. Yet, true friendship embodies a unique connection that nurtures the soul, providing ...

If your ability to connect with others feels a little rusty post-pandemic, adding “social fitness” to your workout routine ...

Several studies have found social media can help make new connections for young adults and college students, but when used to substitute social engagement, social media can increase feelings of ...

She was just six months old when she took her first international trip. Her father, a college professor doing postdoctoral work, decided to spend a year living in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, ...

Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.

After a brief moment when Americans came together to battle a virus, the pandemic accelerated divisions of all kinds. If it ...

The authors attributed the U.S.’s murder rate to its gun laws: “Because almost all murders are committed with guns, and there ...