Surgeon General Warnings That Tried to Make a Difference

Public advisories from the nation’s top doctor are infrequent, but sometimes become turning points in American life. An empty pack of cigarettes displaying the Surgeon General’s warning.Credit…Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post via Getty Images Updated 6:03 p.m. ET

A warning issued by the United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, on Tuesday provided guidance about an issue that has been front of mind for American parents for years: the negative effects of social media on the mental health of young people.

These types of public health advisories are infrequent, but sometimes become turning points in American life. Brian McBride, an anti-smoking advocate, […]

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