Recent research reveals that during the holiday season, a time traditionally associated with family gatherings and joy, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread loneliness in ...

Social isolation is defined as a state in which an individual has few or infrequent social contacts. Comparatively, loneliness is perceived isolation that is disturbing for an individual. Although ...

Loneliness can often contribute to depression in expectant and new mothers, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers. The researchers say people working with expectant mothers, such as in ...

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness or social isolation might lower a cancer patient’s odds of survival, according to a new evidence review. Cancer patients who feel lonely appear ...

Loneliness has become a major topic in public conversation, and men are often at the center of it. Viral charts, trend pieces ...

If you could take a pill to “cure” your loneliness, would you take it? The so-called “loneliness epidemic” has been widely reported and commented upon across the world in recent years, affecting young ...

The loneliness epidemic is bad for Britain's finances as well as mental and physical health, according to new research. Lonely people incur around £900 more each in annual NHS healthcare costs than ...