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American women describe their experiences with menstrual periods
Our latest survey explores topics such as the age people got their first period, how they were educated about menstruation, and their experiences with period pain and pain management.
25 days agoArticle
American women describe their experiences with menopause
Women are more likely to describe their experiences with menopause as negative rather than positive, with many saying they've experienced hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes.
25 days agoArticle
How often and where Americans get information on the weather
When viewing or listening to their local weather forecast, Americans are most likely to say they pay attention to two indicators: temperature (75%) and precipitation (60%).
28 days agoArticle
Whom do Americans blame for the problem of fentanyl in the U.S.?
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say the government should be doing more to address the illegal distribution of fentanyl in the U.S.
about 1 month agoArticle
The ethics of eating animals: Which factors influence Americans' views?
When asked to consider how six factors affect the moral acceptability of eating a particular animal, the largest share of Americans say that it's very important whether the animal was slaughtered in a humane way (53%).
about 2 months agoArticle
Obesity-based prejudice: Most say it occurs at least somewhat often in dating, work, and health care
Two-thirds of Americans who identify as obese say they've been advised by a health care provider to lose weight in response to a health concern they raised that they felt was unrelated to weight.
about 2 months agoArticle
How do Americans view the morality of personal and societal health decisions?
Americans are divided on whether people who smoke should have to pay more for health insurance than people who do not.
about 2 months agoArticle
Americans say extroverts have more advantages than introverts in many social scenarios and jobs
According to both introverts and extroverts, it’s an extrovert’s world.
about 2 months agoArticle
Americans' opinions on semaglutide and other weight loss approaches
A recent YouGov poll explores Americans' opinions on semaglutide, an antidiabetic and weight loss drug sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus that has made headlines in recent weeks.
about 2 months agoArticle
What Americans think about social media and mental health
A new YouGov poll finds that 88% of Americans believe social media is at least somewhat responsible for the increase of depression among teenagers.
3 months agoArticle
More than one-third of Americans have not filled a prescription because of its cost
Regardless of whether they have personally struggled to afford medication, Americans generally support the government negotiating prices with insurance companies.
3 months agoArticle
Which childhood body modification procedures do Americans think are unacceptable?
Debates over the rights of transgender children have sparked broader conversations about medical interventions, children's consent, and gender conformity. A new YouGov poll asked Americans their opinions on the acceptability of nine scenarios, four of which involve gender-affirming treatments for transgender children or teens.
4 months agoArticle
What are Americans' New Year's resolutions for 2023?
A YouGov poll found that about one in five Americans say they have resolved to do each of the following: improve their physical health, save more money, exercise more, or eat healthier.
5 months agoArticle
Most Americans endorse at least some aspects of the new-age spiritual movement
Goals that emphasize the interdependent relationship between mind, body, and spirit — such as living in harmony with nature and seeking spiritual growth — are seen as at least somewhat important to most Americans.
6 months agoArticle
New-Age Beliefs and Practices | YouGov Poll: August 18 - 22, 2022
Results, interactive data, and methodology from a YouGov survey on new-age beliefs and practices conducted August 18 - 22, 2022.
6 months agoArticle
US pet owners more likely to have been diagnosed with mental ill-health
Pet owners are much more likely than non-pet owners to have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety at some point in their lives.
7 months agoArticle
One-quarter of Americans under 45 know someone affected by the Adderall shortage
While 24% of Americans know someone who has an Adderall prescription, just 13% say they know someone who will be personally affected by the shortage.
7 months agoArticle
Comparing American and British attitudes on health care in 2022
Americans' view of the U.S. health care system has grown significantly more positive over the last decade, according to the recent YouGov polling. At the same time, Americans have grown mildly more favorable toward the British health care system.
7 months agoArticle
Health care systems | YouGov Poll: July 22 - 25, 2022
Results, interactive data, and methodology on American and British views on health care from YouGov polls conducted July 21 - 22, 2022 in the UK and July 22 - 25, 2022 in the U.S.
7 months agoArticle
What do Americans know about life expectancy and health in the U.S.?
Recent polling by YouGov finds that while Americans' perceptions of life expectancy in the U.S. are moderately accurate, few are aware of how far behind the U.S. ranks relative to other wealthy countries, in terms of life expectancy as well as other health risks.
8 months ago