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As President Donald Trump launches initiatives to reshape the nation in his second term, a recent Gallup poll provides a road map for the issues Americans think need the most attention.
The 44% of Americans who are "very satisfied" with their personal life is at a new low, though personal satisfaction still outpaces national satisfaction.
The latest Hologic Global Women's Health Index shows that for the first time in the survey's four-year history, fewer women are reporting that they were tested for any type of cancer.
Although people worldwide were less satisfied with aspects of their eating experiences in 2023 than in 2022, most continued to enjoy their food and say it was healthy.
Over four in 10 U.S. adults, especially women, see themselves as overweight. Over half want to lose weight, but only about a quarter are seriously trying.
Most Black parents with young children report engaging in activities that bring their family together, such as music and dance and sharing meals and traditions.
Americans' agreement that the federal government must ensure all Americans have healthcare coverage now exceeds 60%, after declining to as low as 42% during the years when the Affordable Care Act was being debated and implemented.
Ukrainians' future life ratings have dropped from 7.9 to 6.9 since Russia's invasion, reflecting growing war fatigue.
Seven in 10 Americans say they would prefer that primary care providers ask about both mental and physical health concerns during appointments.
Most employees don't believe employers are fully committed to improving their mental health and wellbeing. Three steps can repair this disconnect.
Fifteen percent of Americans say they smoke marijuana, according to combined 2023 and 2024 data.
Daily loneliness among U.S. adults has edged up to 20%, its highest level in two years, but remains down from the pandemic high of 25% measured as recently as March 2021.
In the Voices of Gen Z study, 10- to 18-year-olds and their parents share what they wish others understood about being a Gen Z child or their parent.
Explore Gen Z's perceptions of their lives, school and their outlook for the future.
A new poll from West Health and Gallup shows that a majority of Americans think healthcare is not receiving enough attention in the 2024 presidential election.
West Health and Gallup report that Americans see a significant need for affordable healthcare, housing and social services as they age.
See how countries measure up on two key indicators of youth development: whether children are treated with respect and have opportunities to grow.
Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to ensure the safety of the nation's food supply has reached an all-time low.
Among Black families with young children, parents with strong social connections are more likely to remain optimistic despite discrimination.
Slim majorities of Americans think marijuana has a negative effect on society and on most people who use it, yet it is viewed as less harmful than seven other substances.