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Jun 2024
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America’s Top Doctor on Why He Wants War...

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Warning: This episode contains mentions of bullying and suicide. A rising tide of mental health problems among teenagers has sent parents, teachers and doctors searching for answers. This week, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, offered one: social media. Today, Dr. Murthy discusses his proposal to require platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and In ... Show More
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