Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Man found dead at Sacramento airport from self-inflicted gunshot wound: Sheriff
A man was found dead in a vehicle at the Sacramento International Airport, reportedly a suicide, according to authorities.
A man was found dead in a vehicle at the Sacramento International Airport, reportedly a suicide, according to authorities.
Protesters decry deaths at Santa Rita Jail; sheriff counters with gradual but impactful change
A coalition of community members protested Saturday outside Santa Rita Jail over the rising number of in-custody deaths, while the sheriff emphasized that she is making changes that might take some time, but will be meaningful in the long run.
A coalition of community members protested Saturday outside Santa Rita Jail over the rising number of in-custody deaths, while the sheriff emphasized that she is making changes that might take some time, but will be meaningful in the long run.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Amanda Bynes placed on psychiatric hold: report
Actress Amanda Bynes reportedly flagged a car down and told the driver she was "coming down from a psychotic episode."
Actress Amanda Bynes reportedly flagged a car down and told the driver she was "coming down from a psychotic episode."
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
Santa Clara County jail inmate dies by suicide
A man arrested for alleged sex crimes has died by suicide in a Santa Clara County jail, authorities said.
A man arrested for alleged sex crimes has died by suicide in a Santa Clara County jail, authorities said.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says firing consumed him: 'I was gonna kill everybody, including myself'
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Niagara Falls plunge: Woman, 5-year-old son fall 90 feet; police 'don't believe it was an accident'
The 5-year-old son survived the 90-foot fall.
The 5-year-old son survived the 90-foot fall.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens
FTD is an untreatable disease and the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
FTD is an untreatable disease and the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
California health program successfully cut hospital visits
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
High school sports group rethinks menstrual cycle questions
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.
California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
San Francisco man left with broken skull, brain injury fighting release of his alleged assailant
An attack last year near his apartment in the city’s Lower Nob Hill neighborhood left a San Francisco resident and Army veteran with severe head injuries – including a traumatic brain injury – that have derailed his life.
An attack last year near his apartment in the city’s Lower Nob Hill neighborhood left a San Francisco resident and Army veteran with severe head injuries – including a traumatic brain injury – that have derailed his life.
Man seen on video spraying homeless San Francisco woman with hose tells his side of story
A San Francisco art gallery owner caught on video spraying a homeless woman with a hose on the sidewalk tells his side of the story. Meanwhile, SF Fire Dept. says the victim has accepted city services.
A San Francisco art gallery owner caught on video spraying a homeless woman with a hose on the sidewalk tells his side of the story. Meanwhile, SF Fire Dept. says the victim has accepted city services.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.