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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, 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 that invest in bike paths, parks, walkability and public transit have more success in key aspects of well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Learn some of the challenges -- and opportunities -- for someone who wants to coach teenagers, and the role of parents in strengths development.

Ukraine's next president will not only need to restore Ukrainians' confidence in their government, but also combat the country's endemic corruption. More than six in 10 Ukrainians say corruption is higher than it was five years ago.

Support for making it legal for doctors to help terminally ill patients die ranges from a bare majority, 51%, to a supermajority, 70%, depending on how the question reads. Support for doctor-assisted "suicide" is down in recent years.

I was recently interviewed by Fast Company magazine about the difference between being happy at work and being engaged -- and there's a huge difference. Here's the article Mark C. Crowley wrote for the publication from our discussion.