Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates.

New studies reveal that both the public and healthcare providers often overlook social connection as a key factor in physical health, even though loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in health risks.

The White House is expected to release a report about potential contributing factors of childhood diseases. It’s leading to renewed questions about the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda championed ...

President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General last week, a controversial choice with major implications for states like Indiana. We rank 48th in the nation for public health ...

Trump announced his pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means. Here's what we know about her background and where she ...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's newest surgeon general nominee is a burgeoning health influencer who has shared her ...

Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA ...

President Donald Trump's new pick for surgeon general — wellness influencer Casey Means — is already the target of MAGA vitriol, underscoring a split inside the president's base over the ...

President Donald Trump said he does not know his new nominee for U.S. surgeon general, telling reporters Thursday that he relied upon the recommendation of Health and Human Services Secretary ...