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LGBT Series: LGBT Women Fall Behind on Well-Being
Gallup's series on the gay community's well-being and status in the world produced a variety of important findings this week.
Americans Say "Yes" to Spending More on VA, Infrastructure
Americans overwhelmingly agree with proposals to allow veterans to get healthcare at non-Veterans Affairs facilities, and to spend more federal money on the VA in general. Americans also widely agree with spending more federal money on ...
Gallup Week-in-Review
Read about Americans' trust in the three branches of government, possible reasons why Asians and Hispanics lack personal doctors, satisfaction with healthcare in Ebola-affected countries, and more in this week's review.
Majority in U.S. Say Chiropractic Works for Neck, Back Pain
Most adults in the U.S. view chiropractic care as effective and chiropractors as trustworthy. About half of adults in the U.S. have seen a chiropractor in their lifetime, with one in four seeing a chiropractor in the last five years.
Seven in 10 Americans Back Euthanasia
As they have for the past two decades, a large majority (69%) of Americans believe a doctor should be legally able to end a patient's life through "painless means" if the patient or family requests it.
Brittany Maynard's Story and Americans' Views on Assisted Suicide
Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer, took her own life on Nov. 1, as authorized under Oregon's "Death with Dignity Act." After finding out that she had six months to live and would suffer tremendously as her condition ...
Communities Built for Active Living Have Healthier Residents
Communities that invest in bike paths, parks, walkability and public transit have more success in key aspects of well-being.
Americans Say Their Doctors Advise Them on Health Habits
Most Americans say their doctor usually discusses the benefits of exercising regularly (71%) and eating healthily (66%). Half say their doctor usually discusses the benefits of not smoking, but 79% of current smokers say this.
U.S. Flu and Cold Reports Among Highest Since 2008
An average 4.0% of Americans daily reported being sick with flu in December, while 11.6% said they had a cold. These are among the highest rates Gallup has seen in any month since 2008, and particularly so compared with past Decembers.
Americans Satisfied With How Health System Works for Them
Less than a week before the healthcare insurance exchanges reopen, 66% of Americans are satisfied with how the healthcare system works for them. Satisfaction varies by health insurance status, political party affiliation and race.