The loneliness crisis has gotten so bad that lawmakers are ready to spend millions of dollars to fight it

MarketWatch Friday 19 June 2026, 14:00 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read

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The health damage of loneliness is similar to heavy smoking and obesity

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