Surgeon General
Why I Keep My Kids Away From Guns, Drugs, and iPads
You might argue that my kids are living in a bubble, that they won't be able to avoid the social media monster, and that I'm making them into social pariahs.
What the Surgeon General Missed About America's Loneliness Epidemic
Neoliberalism seems to have overplayed its hand. Senators, CEOs, venture capitalists, and surgeon generals are waking up to the social devastation it has wrought.
Top Florida doctor warns young men COVID vaccines pose "high risk" of death
As of Friday, over 110 million people in the United States have received the first COVID vaccine booster dose, according to the CDC's data tracker.
Florida Senate Confirms Surgeon General Dems Labeled 'Anti-Science Quack'
A former supervisor of the controversial pick said he created "stress and acrimony" over his opinions on the effectiveness of masks, lockdowns and vaccines.
'Was This My Fault?' Surgeon General Shares 4-Year-Old Daughter Has COVID
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he's a parent "first" and questioned if he did all he could to protect his daughter.
DeSantis Willing to Make Vaccines 'Wedge Issue' Against Trump: Ex-GOP Rep
"Does the Florida governor agree that Trump's Operation Warp Speed was successful or not?" David Jolly asked Friday.
Spotify to Remove Young's Music Over Rogan Spat, Surgeon General Weighs In
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media companies should do more to root out misinformation.
Florida Lawmakers Calls on DeSantis to Withdraw Surgeon General Nomination
In a statement sent to Newsweek, DeSantis's office said the governor is not considering appointing a different candidate to replace Lapado at this time.
Surgeon General Defends Booster Shots, 'Reasonable' Vaccine Requirements
"We have to work on both fronts," Murthy said on ABC News Sunday. "That is the only way the pandemic will end."
Surgeon General Defends CDC Mask Policies After Criticism From Predecessor
Jerome Adams, Vivek Murthy's predecessor, said he's against allowing vaccinated individuals to go maskless in all situations.
Social Media Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Vaccine Misinformation: Murthy
"It's not enough...I'm asking these companies to step up and take responsibility for what's happening on their side," said Vivek Murthy.
Surgeon General: COVID Delta Variant Is 'Doubling Nearly Every 2 Weeks'
According to data collected from the CDC over the past four weeks, the states with the highest proportions of the Delta variant are Missouri at 29.9 percent, Colorado at 12.2 percent, and New Jersey at 10.2 percent.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's 4-Year-Old Son Crashes CBS Interview
Murthy's son proved an enjoyable distraction for the CBS This Morning hosts during Wednesday's show.
U.S. Surgeon General Makes Personal COVID Plea as Wife Admitted to Hospital
"I'm hoping she doesn't have to spend New Year's in a hallway because the beds are full. What you do matters, even beyond COVID...," U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on Thursday.
Here Are the Experts Joining Fauci on Biden's Health Team
"This accomplished team of leaders will bring the highest level of integrity, scientific rigor, and crisis-management experience to one of the toughest challenges America has ever faced," Biden said.
Surgeon General Says U.S. 'Over the Hump' With COVID Despite Fauci Warning
Jerome Adams' comments on Monday resembled ones made days earlier by President Donald Trump, which Fauci disagreed with.
Surgeon General Pleads With Fox Viewers to Wear Masks: 'I'm Begging You'
Jerome Adams told viewers that the government is "not trying to take away your freedoms."
Surgeon General: If Govt Makes Face Masks Mandatory, Many Will 'Rebel'
"Here's the challenge, if you make something mandatory, particularly for the younger age groups we are talking about, many of them will rebel and do the exact opposite," U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said while appearing on NBC's Today.
U.S. Surgeon General Cautions Protesters During Coronavirus Pandemic
"You need to understand if you're living with someone who is at risk, because the last thing you'd want to do is go out and protest and then bring coronavirus home to your vulnerable loved ones, and have them ultimately succumb to it," Jerome Adams said.
Fox Anchor Confronts Surgeon General Over Trump Declining to Issue Lockdown
"The coronavirus is not a state issue. It doesn't follow or respect state borders," Chris Wallace explained.
US Surgeon General Suggests a National Stay-at-home Order Amid Coronavirus
"My advice to America would be these guidelines are a national stay-at-home order," Adams said while appearing on NBC's 'Today.' "They're guidelines that say that 'look the more we social distance the more we stay at home, the less spread of disease there will be.'"
Surgeon General Warns Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago Set For 'Worse Week'
Dr. Jerome Adams' remarks came as the country reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases worldwide.
U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak 'Could Be Worse Than Italy Says Surgeon General
Jerome Adams told Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham that too many people were out there "doing the wrong things."
Surgeon General Warns on Fox News Not to Tout Dr. Oz Coronavirus Treatment
TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz touted a clinically unproven drug combination as a potential "treatment" for the coronavirus Monday on Fox & Friends—and less than an hour later the U.S. Surgeon General appeared to warn viewers against seeking dubious remedies.
Surgeon General Jerome Adams Is Begging For Kylie Jenner's Help
The younger generation thinks they won't get sick from coronavirus: is Kylie the hero we need to save them?
Surgeon General Says Communities Must Help End COVID-19 Outbreak
"We really need to lean into protecting our most vulnerable—people with chronic and severe medical conditions, especially the elderly because we know that they are most at risk," Surgeon General Jerome Adams said.
Trump Health Officials Warn Against 'Dangerous' Marijuana Use, Legalization
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams and HHS Secretary Alex Azar, both Trump-appointed officials with drug company ties, issued a national warning Thursday about marijuana legalization and increasing potency.
FDA Chief Threatens to Ban E-cigarettes
FDA chief Scott Gottlieb says vaping among youth is not acceptable.
Teen Vapes for 3 Weeks, Suffers Respiratory Failure
The teenager was hooked up to a breathing machine and had her lungs drained of fluid.
Surgeon General: Americans Should Carry Opioid Antidote
The last Surgeon General advisory was issued in 2005 and involved warning expecting mothers about the dangers of alcohol.