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A majority of U.S. adults have a positive opinion of dietitians, and about half or more trust dietitians to perform their jobs with competence, to show concern for public interests and to provide fair and accurate nutrition information, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
While Democrats broadly say the government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all Americans, they are divided over how to achieve this.
Depression is rising among American teenagers, and teen girls are particularly likely to have had recent depressive episodes.
Independence Day is a national celebration of freedom, fireworks and frankfurters. It’s also, by one measure, the most dangerous day of the year.
Most states in the U.S. allow children to be exempt from vaccinations due to religious concerns.
Most Americans believe the health benefits of the MMR vaccine are high and the risks are low. Many favor school-based vaccine requirements.
Religiously active Americans are less likely to drink alcohol than those who are not as religious – but religion’s relationship with drinking is more nuanced.
Seven-in-ten U.S. teens say anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers. Yet anxiety and depression aren’t the only concerns for teens.
Conrad Hackett, associate director for research and senior demographer, discusses why we studied the relationship between religion and happiness, health and civic engagement.
There were more than 14,000 certified organic farms in the United States in 2016, a 56% increase from 2011.
