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U.S. Support for Euthanasia Hinges on How It's Described

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.

Corruption a Major Obstacle for Ukraine's Next President

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.

Yes, You Are Unique…Just Like Everyone Else

People like to feel unique, and organizations, being a collection of people, are no different. I have worked with many organizations, and when I talk about the actions they need to take to improve their organizational culture, there is almost ...

Why Being Engaged at Work Isn't as Simple as "Being Happy"

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.

Walgreens May Help Solve U.S. Healthcare Crisis

Walgreens' Healthcare Clinics can treat dozens of minor medical problems before they turn into major health issues. And they're doing it while engaging patients at an almost unheard-of rate.

Five Key Facts About Americans' Views of Smoking

Gallup's annual Consumption Habits survey provides insights into Americans' health behaviors -- covering topics ranging from smoking to diet. Gallup has been exploring a number of these behaviors in the United States for years, and has trends on ...

New Record Highs in Moral Acceptability

Americans have become more tolerant of a number of historically divisive moral issues. The issues can be grouped into five categories of moral acceptance, ranging from nearly universal acceptance to high condemnation.

For U.S. Workers, Lack of Exercise Most Linked to Obesity

For U.S. workers, a lack of exercise is more closely linked to being obese than any of 26 other behavioral and emotional factors examined. Other factors linked to obesity include not eating healthy, struggling to afford food, and depression.

U.S. Flu and Cold Levels Rise, but Are Typical for Season

In the U.S., daily reports of the flu among adults averaged 2.8% in December and daily reports of having a cold averaged 8.9% -- both up from November. Hispanics and low-income earners are most likely to report having the flu.

In U.S., Support for Complete Smoking Ban Increases to 22%

The percentage of Americans who want to ban smoking entirely in the U.S. continues to climb, and support for a ban in all public places remains higher than in the past. Americans still believe smoking and secondhand smoke are harmful.