President Trump's spending and tax bill could slash federal funding for social programs, jeopardizing vital companionship, meal delivery and health‐monitoring services for isolated older adults, some ...

Social isolation and loneliness are growing public health concerns among older adults, with nearly half of seniors reporting ...

New research shows that medical professionals need greater awareness of the implications of social isolation on human health. Just as importantly, they need awareness of solutions.

Teens today often show a blank look called the "Gen Z stare" that can signal discomfort, not disrespect. Experts say social ...

The more we interact with AI at work, the lonelier and more socially isolated we may feel. Research shows that our sense of ...

A new study by the University of Southern California reveals that persistent loneliness and social isolation can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34%. The research highlights that older adults ...

Socially isolated older adults are at increased risk of developing diabetes and high blood sugar, according to a study being ...

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory warning about the impact of isolation on health, linking loneliness to ...

Bill Schmitt is the last of the "five guys." Since their days as grade-school classmates in the tiny town of Walnut, Illinois, Schmitt and his four best friends — Cliff, Jim, Pat and Adrian — ...

A new global report from the World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection reveals that one in six people ...