President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole B Saphier to serve as US Surgeon General. "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," he said in a Truth Social post. Trump praised Saphier’s medical background, highlighting her work in cancer care and prevention. "Nicole is a STAR physician who has spent her career guiding women facing breast cancer through their diagnosis and treatment while tirelessly advocating to increase early cancer detection and prevention, while at the same time working with men and women on all other forms of cancer diagnoses and treatments," Trump continued.&nbsp;He also emphasised her communication skills. "She is also an INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, who makes complicated health issues more easily understood by all Americans. Dr. Nicole Saphier will do great things for our Country, and help ‘MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN.’ Congratulations, Nicole, our Country has long been waiting for you!" he concluded.<h2>Who is Nicole Saphier?</h2>Saphier, a former Fox News Channel contributor, has been active in public health discussions and the media. Dr. Saphier is the sister of Calley Means, an entrepreneur and close adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Both have been vocal supporters of the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, advocating for addressing chronic diseases and improving public health outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The announcement followed Trump’s criticism of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., whom he accused of blocking a previous nominee, Casey Means. "For months, Senator Bill Cassidy (of the GREAT State of Louisiana!), a very disloyal person whose 'TRUMP' Endorsement got him elected, but later voted to impeach "President Trump" on what has now proven to be a total Hoax and Scam, has stood in the way of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nominee, Casey Means, for the important position of U.S. Surgeon General," the president declared in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-raises-terror-threat-level-to-severe-after-anti-semitic-attack-in-north-london-s-golders-green-1777571980264">Britain raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ after anti-semitic attack in North London’s Golders Green</a>

Trump reiterated his support for Casey Means and the broader health agenda. "I nominated Casey, a strong MAHA Warrior, at the recommendation of Secretary Kennedy, who understands the MAHA Movement better than anyone, with perhaps the possible exception of ME! Nevertheless, despite Senator Cassidy’s intransigence and political games, Casey will continue to fight for MAHA on the many important Health issues facing our Country, such as the rising childhood disease epidemic, increased autism rates, poor nutrition, over-medicalization, and researching the root causes of infertility, and many other difficult medical problems. Casey, thank you for your service to our Nation!" he added.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-president-donald-trump-required-to-seek-congress-approval-on-iran-war-1777567058497/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-president-donald-trump-required-to-seek-congress-approval-on-iran-war-1777567058497/embed</a>&nbsp;In another post, Trump suggested political consequences for Cassidy. "Hopefully, all of the Great Republican People of Louisiana, which I won, BIG, three times, will be voting Bill Cassidy OUT OF OFFICE in the upcoming Republican Primary!" he said.&nbsp;

Donald Trump nominates Dr Nicole Saphier as the US Surgeon General, highlighting her medical expertise and criticizing Senator Bill Cassidy over prior nominee disputes

President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole B Saphier to serve as US Surgeon General. "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to be the next SURGEON GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," he said in a Truth Social post. Trump praised Saphier’s medical background, highlighting her work in cancer care and prevention. "Nicole is a STAR physician who has spent her career guiding women facing breast cancer through their diagnosis and treatment while tirelessly advocating to increase early cancer detection and prevention, while at the same time working with men and women on all other forms of cancer diagnoses and treatments," Trump continued. He also emphasised her communication skills. "She is also an INCREDIBLE COMMUNICATOR, who makes complicated health issues more easily understood by all Americans. Dr. Nicole Saphier will do great things for our Country, and help ‘MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN.’ Congratulations, Nicole, our Country has long been waiting for you!" he concluded. Who is Nicole Saphier? Saphier, a former Fox News Channel contributor, has been active in public health discussions and the media. Dr. Saphier is the sister of Calley Means, an entrepreneur and close adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Both have been vocal supporters of the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, advocating for addressing chronic diseases and improving public health outcomes. The announcement followed Trump’s criticism of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., whom he accused of blocking a previous nominee, Casey Means. "For months, Senator Bill Cassidy (of the GREAT State of Louisiana!), a very disloyal person whose 'TRUMP' Endorsement got him elected, but later voted to impeach "President Trump" on what has now proven to be a total Hoax and Scam, has stood in the way of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nominee, Casey Means, for the important position of U.S. Surgeon General," the president declared in a Truth Social post. Also Read: Britain raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ after anti-semitic attack in North London’s Golders Green

Donald Trump nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier as the US Surgeon General, praising her expertise while criticising Senator Bill Cassidy over the past nomination

Who is Nicole Saphier? Trump's pick for US Surgeon General after pulling Casey Means nomination

United States Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has warned that the use of social media by children and adolescents can profoundly harm their mental health and well-being.

United States Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has warned that the use of social media by children and adolescents can profoundly harm their mental health and well-being. An advisory released on Tuesday (May 23) calls for attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. The advisory listed the positive and negative impacts that social media has on children. “Our children and adolescents don’t have the luxury of waiting years until we know the full extent of social media’s impact,” Dr Murthy said, adding that their childhoods are developing now. Up to 95% of children aged 13-17 are on social media Tuesday's advisory said, up to 95 per cent of children between the ages of 13 and 17 have been reportedly using a social media platform, with over a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.” "Although age 13 is commonly the required minimum age used by social media platforms in the US, nearly 40 per cent of children aged 8–12 use social media. Despite this widespread use among children and adolescents, robust independent safety analysis on the impact of social media on youth have not yet been conducted," the advisory added. It pointed out that there are increasing concerns among researchers, parents, and healthcare experts about the impact of social media on the mental health of the youth. A few tips for children and parents The advisory also listed a few tips that children and parents should follow on social media use. When it comes to children, the advisory said that if children themselves or someone else they know is being negatively affected by social media, they should reach out to a trusted friend or adult for help. "If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate help," it said. The advisory urged children to create boundaries to help balance online and offline activities, develop protective strategies, be careful about what they share, protect themselves and others, and also to never keep online harassment or abuse a secret, and never take part in online harassment. The advisory urged parents and caregivers to teach children about technology, discussing the benefits and risks of social media "as well as the importance of respecting privacy and protecting personal information in age-appropriate ways." It said that parents and caregivers should create tech-free zones and encourage children to foster in-person friendships. "Talk to your child about their reporting options, and provide support, without judgment, if he or she tells or shows you that they (a) are being harassed through email, text message, online games, or social media or (b) have been contacted by an adult seeking private images or asking them to perform intimate or sexual acts," it said "You or your child can report cyberbullying to the school and/or the online platform, or your local law enforcement," the advisory added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Heart attacks, diabetes, murderers, and even depression are threats to life everyone knows about, but as per the US surgeon general, there's an 'epidemic' that's silently killing people in the US.

Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general on Tuesday (May 2nd) released an advisory on loneliness and isolation, silent killers that are affecting thousands of people in the country.

He urged the people as well as public officials to treat the matter with the same urgency that is given to other serious conditions like drug abuse.&nbsp;

As per Murthy, loneliness is affecting about half the people living in the US.

"Right now, millions of people are telling us through their stories and statistics that their tank is running on empty when it comes to social connection," he said, adding that it needs to be a public health priority.

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"So bottom line is this has to be a public health priority that we consider on par with tobacco, with substance use disorders, with obesity and other issues that we know profoundly impacted people's lives."

In his advisory, Murthy says that while the issue has been there for decades, the pandemic has brought it to the forefront.&nbsp;The bomb has been ticking since the 1970s; people's attachment to their local community is on a decline.&nbsp;

"Research produced by Gallup, Pew Research Centre, and the National Opinion Research Center’s General Social Survey demonstrates that since the 1970s, religious preference, affiliation, and participation among US adults have declined," says the advisory.

It further cites polls from the 1970s wherein 45 per cent of Americans said they can trust their fellow countrymen, by 2016, this number fell to 30 per cent.

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The advisory suggests that some particular groups are more at risk than others.&nbsp;

"Studies find the highest prevalence of loneliness and isolation among people with&nbsp;poor physical or mental health, disabilities, financial insecurity, those who live alone, single parents, as well as younger and older populations."

Additionally, "individuals from ethnic and racial minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, victims of domestic violence, and those who experience discrimination or marginalisation."

As per Murthy's advisory, "young&nbsp;adults are almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely than those over 65." Between 1976 and 2019, the rate of loneliness among young adults has increased every year.

One reason behind this influx in isolation and loneliness could be people's growing dependence on technology.

Americans on average spend six hours a day on digital media, and one in three said they are online "almost constantly."

The lack of connection, according to the Guardian report quoting the Kaiser Family Foundation, contributes to an increase in hospital visits and dementia. It also adds to a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression that one-third of US adults reported experiencing.

"Many of us felt lonely or isolated in a way we had never experienced before," Murthy's advisory says that while social connection had been declining for decades before COVID-19 but the pandemic exacerbated it.&nbsp;

The advisory points to the importance of social connection and that, as per recent estimates synthesised from 148 studies, suggests that it increases the odds of survival by 50 per cent.

It further suggests that being around people, especially loved ones, also motivates one to take care of themselves.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Heart attacks, diabetes, murderers, and even depression are threats to life everyone knows about, but as per the US surgeon general, there's an 'epidemic' that's silently killing people in the US.

Heart attacks, diabetes, murderers, and even depression are threats to life everyone knows about, but as per the US surgeon general, there's an 'epidemic' that's silently killing people in the US. Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general on Tuesday (May 2nd) released an advisory on loneliness and isolation, silent killers that are affecting thousands of people in the country. He urged the people as well as public officials to treat the matter with the same urgency that is given to other serious conditions like drug abuse. As per Murthy, loneliness is affecting about half the people living in the US. "Right now, millions of people are telling us through their stories and statistics that their tank is running on empty when it comes to social connection," he said, adding that it needs to be a public health priority. Also read | Tinder 'swipes left' on Russia, to 'dump' the warring nation by June 30 "So bottom line is this has to be a public health priority that we consider on par with tobacco, with substance use disorders, with obesity and other issues that we know profoundly impacted people's lives." In his advisory, Murthy says that while the issue has been there for decades, the pandemic has brought it to the forefront. The bomb has been ticking since the 1970s; people's attachment to their local community is on a decline. "Research produced by Gallup, Pew Research Centre, and the National Opinion Research Center’s General Social Survey demonstrates that since the 1970s, religious preference, affiliation, and participation among US adults have declined," says the advisory. It further cites polls from the 1970s wherein 45 per cent of Americans said they can trust their fellow countrymen, by 2016, this number fell to 30 per cent. Also read | UK: Man dies after getting trapped in cave at indoor climbing centre The advisory suggests that some particular groups are more at risk than others. "Studies find the highest prevalence of loneliness and isolation among people with poor physical or mental health, disabilities, financial insecurity, those who live alone, single parents, as well as younger and older populations." Additionally, "individuals from ethnic and racial minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, victims of domestic violence, and those who experience discrimination or marginalisation." As per Murthy's advisory, "young adults are almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely than those over 65." Between 1976 and 2019, the rate of loneliness among young adults has increased every year. One reason behind this influx in isolation and loneliness could be people's growing dependence on technology. Americans on average spend six hours a day on digital media, and one in three said they are online "almost constantly." The lack of connection, according to the Guardian report quoting the Kaiser Family Foundation, contributes to an increase in hospital visits and dementia. It also adds to a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression that one-third of US adults reported experiencing. "Many of us felt lonely or isolated in a way we had never experienced before," Murthy's advisory says that while social connection had been declining for decades before COVID-19 but the pandemic exacerbated it. The advisory points to the importance of social connection and that, as per recent estimates synthesised from 148 studies, suggests that it increases the odds of survival by 50 per cent. It further suggests that being around people, especially loved ones, also motivates one to take care of themselves. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation': US surgeon general points to the importance of social connection

During a White House press event on Thursday, Indian-American US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy revealed that the coronavirus has claimed the lives of ten members of his family.

Murthy spoke openly about his own experience during the pandemic at the briefing, which he attended to encourage Americans to get their shots in the face of low vaccination rates.&nbsp;

"On a personal note, it's painful for me to know that nearly every death we are seeing now from COVID-19 could have been prevented. I say that as someone who has lost 10 family members to COVID-19 and who wishes every day that they had had the opportunity to get vaccinated," Dr Murthy said.

"I see that also as a concerned father of two young children who aren't yet eligible for the vaccine, but I know that our kids are depending on all of us to get vaccinated to shield them from this virus," he added.

Dr Murthy, who is serving in the position for the second time, said this at a White House briefing, emphasising the importance of individuals getting vaccinated against the deadly virus.&nbsp;

"We must confront misinformation as a nation. Every one of us has the power and the responsibility to make a difference in this fight. Lives are depending on it," said the top American doctor.

"But we are not out of the woods yet. Millions of Americans are still not protected against COVID-19, and we are seeing more infections among those who are unvaccinated," he said.

"Health misinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading information about health, according to the best evidence at the time. And while it often appears innocuous on social media apps and retail sites or search engines, the truth is that misinformation takes away our freedom to make informed decisions about our health and the health of our loved ones," said Vivek Murthy. 
&nbsp; 
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation has led people to resist wearing masks in high-risk settings. It’s led them to turn down proven treatments and to choose not to get vaccinated. This has led to avoidable illnesses and death. Simply put, health [mis]information has cost us lives."

(With inputs from agencies)

During a White House press event on Thursday, Indian-American US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy revealed that the coronavirus has claimed the lives of ten members of his family.

During a White House press event on Thursday, Indian-American US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy revealed that the coronavirus has claimed the lives of ten members of his family. Murthy spoke openly about his own experience during the pandemic at the briefing, which he attended to encourage Americans to get their shots in the face of low vaccination rates. "On a personal note, it's painful for me to know that nearly every death we are seeing now from COVID-19 could have been prevented. I say that as someone who has lost 10 family members to COVID-19 and who wishes every day that they had had the opportunity to get vaccinated," Dr Murthy said. "I see that also as a concerned father of two young children who aren't yet eligible for the vaccine, but I know that our kids are depending on all of us to get vaccinated to shield them from this virus," he added. Dr Murthy, who is serving in the position for the second time, said this at a White House briefing, emphasising the importance of individuals getting vaccinated against the deadly virus. "We must confront misinformation as a nation. Every one of us has the power and the responsibility to make a difference in this fight. Lives are depending on it," said the top American doctor. "But we are not out of the woods yet. Millions of Americans are still not protected against COVID-19, and we are seeing more infections among those who are unvaccinated," he said. "Health misinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading information about health, according to the best evidence at the time. And while it often appears innocuous on social media apps and retail sites or search engines, the truth is that misinformation takes away our freedom to make informed decisions about our health and the health of our loved ones," said Vivek Murthy. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, health misinformation has led people to resist wearing masks in high-risk settings. It’s led them to turn down proven treatments and to choose not to get vaccinated. This has led to avoidable illnesses and death. Simply put, health [mis]information has cost us lives." (With inputs from agencies)

I have lost 10 family members to COVID-19, reveals Indian-American US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy