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U.S. Surgeon General Warns About The Cancer Risk With Alcohol Consumption
"Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity, increasing risk for at least seven types of cancer," Murthy's office stated.
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Top US Doctor Calls For "Warning Labels" On Social Media. Here's Why
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people, especially adolescents.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Family Test Positive For COVID-19
US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has announced that he along with his wife and two young children have tested positive for COVID-19 despite best efforts to stay safe and urged fellow Americans to get vaccinated against the deadly disease.
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Have Lost 10 In Family To Covid: US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Dr Vivek Murthy revealed the information about his personal loss while making a strong case for people to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the deadly virus.
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Covid Second Wave In India A Tragedy, Says Indian-American Surgeon
The second wave of COVID-19 in India is a tragedy, US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has said, underlining the need for countries to help each other during the crisis.
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Kamala Harris Applauds US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy For Tireless Efforts To Combat COVID-19
US Vice President Kamala Harris has applauded Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for his tireless efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that has battered the country.
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Coronavirus Will "Continue To Change", Says Indian-American Physician
Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President Joe Biden's pick for US Surgeon General, said that the deadly COVID-19 is going to "continue to change" and the country has to be ready for it, calling for better genomic surveillance and more investment in contact tracing to deal with the crisis.
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New UK Virus Strain Doesn't Appear To Be Deadlier: Indian-American Doctor
Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Surgeon General, has said there is no evidence to suggest that a new and more contagious coronavirus variant reported in the UK is any deadlier.
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Indian American Vivek Murthy, Arun Majumdar Likely Faces In Biden's Cabinet: Report
Two eminent India-Americans, including former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among the potential Cabinet picks in the next Biden-Harris Administration, according to media reports.
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2 Indian-Americans To Be Honoured With Great Immigrants Award
Indian-Americans, Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country's society, culture and economy.
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Surgeon General Is Removed By Trump Administration, Replaced By Deputy For Now
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has been removed by the Trump administration and replaced temporarily by his deputy, Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams.
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Indian-American Vivek Murthy Takes Oath as US Surgeon-General
Indian-American Vivek Murthy was today administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony in Fort Myer, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of the country's public health.
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Indian-Americans Campaign Ahead of Senate Vote on Vivek Murthy
Ahead of a key Senate vote which could make Vivek Murthy the youngest ever Surgeon General of the US, Indian-Americans here have launched a nationwide campaign calling their Senators to support him.
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US Congresswoman Calls for Senate Confirmation of Vivek Murthy
A Democratic Congresswoman from New York has asked the Senate to confirm Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy as the Surgeon General of the US.
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U.S. Surgeon General Warns About The Cancer Risk With Alcohol Consumption
"Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity, increasing risk for at least seven types of cancer," Murthy's office stated.
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Top US Doctor Calls For "Warning Labels" On Social Media. Here's Why
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Monday called for a warning label to be added to social media apps as a reminder that those platforms have caused harm to young people, especially adolescents.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Family Test Positive For COVID-19
US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has announced that he along with his wife and two young children have tested positive for COVID-19 despite best efforts to stay safe and urged fellow Americans to get vaccinated against the deadly disease.
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Have Lost 10 In Family To Covid: US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
Dr Vivek Murthy revealed the information about his personal loss while making a strong case for people to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the deadly virus.
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Covid Second Wave In India A Tragedy, Says Indian-American Surgeon
The second wave of COVID-19 in India is a tragedy, US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has said, underlining the need for countries to help each other during the crisis.
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Kamala Harris Applauds US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy For Tireless Efforts To Combat COVID-19
US Vice President Kamala Harris has applauded Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for his tireless efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that has battered the country.
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Coronavirus Will "Continue To Change", Says Indian-American Physician
Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President Joe Biden's pick for US Surgeon General, said that the deadly COVID-19 is going to "continue to change" and the country has to be ready for it, calling for better genomic surveillance and more investment in contact tracing to deal with the crisis.
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New UK Virus Strain Doesn't Appear To Be Deadlier: Indian-American Doctor
Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy, US President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Surgeon General, has said there is no evidence to suggest that a new and more contagious coronavirus variant reported in the UK is any deadlier.
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Indian American Vivek Murthy, Arun Majumdar Likely Faces In Biden's Cabinet: Report
Two eminent India-Americans, including former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among the potential Cabinet picks in the next Biden-Harris Administration, according to media reports.
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2 Indian-Americans To Be Honoured With Great Immigrants Award
Indian-Americans, Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country's society, culture and economy.
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Surgeon General Is Removed By Trump Administration, Replaced By Deputy For Now
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has been removed by the Trump administration and replaced temporarily by his deputy, Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams.
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Indian-American Vivek Murthy Takes Oath as US Surgeon-General
Indian-American Vivek Murthy was today administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony in Fort Myer, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of the country's public health.
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Indian-Americans Campaign Ahead of Senate Vote on Vivek Murthy
Ahead of a key Senate vote which could make Vivek Murthy the youngest ever Surgeon General of the US, Indian-Americans here have launched a nationwide campaign calling their Senators to support him.
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US Congresswoman Calls for Senate Confirmation of Vivek Murthy
A Democratic Congresswoman from New York has asked the Senate to confirm Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy as the Surgeon General of the US.
