A WHO report finds 17% of the global population suffers from loneliness, causing over 871,000 deaths yearly. It urges stronger social ties and warns of the digital impact on human connection.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer died a year ago. Here, her son reflects on her legacy — and the parts of it the public should know more ...

The struggle of loneliness over weekends was highlighted by several people, including one Reddit user who said that on Monday ...

A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 ...

Sometimes a text message can hit like a dodgeball to the face. My most recent one came while I was shopping for a Sea-Doo. I ...

Tony Tulathimutte’s short stories are imbued with an undercurrent of loneliness and a cast of chronically online characters ...

There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America. The fascination with recent shows like Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” and the return of ...

New research suggests that even in times of extreme social isolation, having a pet doesn't always improve well-being -- and ...

Ending a long marriage is like stepping off a carousel you've been riding for years: the world seems unsteady, your emotions ...