VIVEK MURTHY
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Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to have cigarette box-like warning labels soon? Here's what US surgeon general Vivek Murthy says
Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. Will Facebook, Instagram, Twitter act?
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US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy's nomination sent to Senate to serve country's representative on WHO board
President Joe Biden has re-nominated Indian-American Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to represent the United States on the executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Murthy, who was confirmed as the 21st Surgeon General in March 2021, has seen his confirmation to the WHO position delayed since October 2022.
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Karnataka: Barack Obama, Dalai Lama to visit Mandya in December
Former US president Barack Obama and Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will lay the foundation stone of the International Yoga and Meditation center that is being built by US surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy’s family in their hometown Hallegere.
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Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?
Many of the features require minors - and their parents - to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are. Instagram, for instance, will now send a notice to teens after they have blocked someone, encouraging them to let their parents "supervise" their account. The idea is to grab kids' attention when they might be more open to parental guidance.
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Kids & social media: 8 tips for parents to help teens navigate through harmful world of addictive apps
So what can parents and young people do now? The surgeon general has some tips.
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US Surgeon General warns over ‘profound risk’ of social media to teenagers’ mental health; Here’s what he said
The US Surgeon General’s advisory follows an increased attention of governments across the globe to make social media a safe place for young adults.
Loneliness injurious to health and economy
Loneliness is neither a 'first world' problem nor an age-related one. Its drivers and manifestations may vary, but the deleterious impact of loneliness is global. Which is why countries as distinct as Britain and Japan have a ministry of loneliness. India, too, grapples with it. A 2004 National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report found 4.91 million persons suffering from loneliness.
Should minors be allowed to have access to social media?
As impressionable youth often end up being subjected to cyberbullying and other toxic practices, it may be time to make social media restricted to adults.
2022 huge year in US-India ties, 2023 going to be even bigger: White House
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer also applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being instrumental in forging a consensus during the recently concluded G-20 Summit.
Pop star Selena Gomez honored for mental health advocacy work
Gomez said she strives to use her status as a public figure to share her own story to empowers others.
Dr Vivek Murthy is US representative on WHO executive board
Dr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement. He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.
What is monkeypox? Symptoms of new virus, treatment and vaccines; here are all the details
Smallpox has a cousin named monkeypox and is extremely rare. It has been found among the people in the United States, and a case was reported on Wednesday. The patient is hospitalized and recently went to Canada via private transport.
COVID-19 hasn't gone away, warns US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Murthy also expressed his concern over the lack of funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, family test positive for COVID-19
"My 5-year-old son, my wife Alice, and I have all tested positive for COVID-19. Our son has a runny nose and low grade fever but is otherwise eating, drinking, playing with his sister, and watching his favourite cartoons," Murthy said. Murthy, 44, said that the family tried to be safe but it becomes difficult when children get sick.
US ready to roll out boosters: Surgeon General Murthy
The CDC will invest $2.1 billion to protect patients and healthcare workers from Covid-19 and future infectious diseases, CDC director Rochelle Walensky said at the briefing.
Biden to announce new COVID-19 steps ahead of U.N. meeting, surgeon general says
Speaking to CNN, Murthy defended Biden's efforts to expand vaccination in the United States.
US Surgeon General Murthy says he lost 10 family members to Covid; urges Americans to shed vaccine hesitancy
Launching a campaign against misinformation, the top Indian-American physician urged people to raise the bar for sharing health information by checking sources before they share it with others to ensure that the information is backed by credible scientific sources.
VP Harris applauds Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for tireless efforts to combat COVID-19
"Thank you, Mr Surgeon General Murthy. And in front of all of the friends who are here, I just have to tell you he has been tireless for months and months, working on this issue," Harris said during a virtual meeting to discuss COVID-19 public education efforts.
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