In a New York Times op-ed, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote that the U.S. needs to focus on its "epidemic of loneliness," and that half of Americans are lonely — including himself. He pointed out that some of the health risks of loneliness, such as depression, anxiety, heart disease, dementia, and stroke, make it comparable to smoking daily. He proposed a three-step process to help with the epidemic: invest in social infrastructure, reconsider how we use technology, and strengthen our personal connections.
PREVENTING DEMENTIA
A new study shows that being bilingual can help prevent dementia. Researchers tested hundreds of older people on learning, memory, language, and decision-making and found that those who used two languages daily performed consistently better than those who knew only one language.
CANCER-DETECTING AI
Researchers and doctors at the National Health Service in the United Kingdom have built an artificial intelligence application that can detect cancer. According to new research published in The Lancet, the AI tool was developed using hundreds of lung scans from real patients, training it on the subtle differences between cancerous and non-cancerous growths that are often difficult to see with the human eye.
Disney theme parks are experiencing a significant slump in attendance this summer, resulting in shorter wait times and declining foot traffic. What's bad for Disney though could be an excellent opportunity for families looking to save money on their next summer vacation. Stephanie Opera, director of marketing at Pixie Travel and authorized Disney vacation planner, breaks down how to save.
The United States has a reputation for having some of the safest tap water in the world. But experts are challenging that reputation after a new study found "forever chemicals" in tap water. Cheddar's Ashley Mastronardi has the story
Prosecutors rested their sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey in a London courtroom Wednesday after four men testified in the past two weeks that the Oscar winner preyed on them.
The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty, a federal jury announced Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison.
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused the agency of targeting conservatives, suppressing evidence that Covid-19 came from a lab leak and abusing its surveillance powers.
Have you been hearing about all the passport delays that are currently affecting travelers around the U.S? If you're in a rush to get your passport, it could cost you hundreds of dollars. So to protect your dollar, we brought in travel expert Francesca Page to give some tips on how to avoid extra fees for expedited passports down the line.
While it's already July, there's still time to plan those last minute summer vacations. and we've got expert tips that can help you save. Consumer Reporter Janice Lieberman has more.
