MarketWatch ยท Jun 19, 2026 14:00 UTC The loneliness crisis has gotten so bad that lawmakers are ready to spend millions of dollars to fight it Read full story on MarketWatch Share AI disclosure Summary The health damage of loneliness is similar to heavy smoking and obesity Original reporting Open original source Read full article on MarketWatch Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe