Americans’ anxiety about the healthcare industry is on the rise, according to new research. But trust in their providers hasn’t wavered — a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who visited a doctor within the past year found that while 43% reported increased anxiety about healthcare, 84% still trust their providers and the information they … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social media accounts. With discussions ramping up around the topic, the research … Read more
The rise in UFO news coverage is increasing belief in aliens, particularly for younger Americans, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans asked people whether recent UFO or UAP news coverage has changed their opinion on the topic and found that 37% now believe more than they used to. More than half … Read more
California dominates America’s broccoli supply — bad news for the rest of the country. Broccoli is the most consumed vegetable in the country, and the sunshine state grows over 90% of America’s fresh broccoli. A recent study published in Agribusiness by researchers from Cornell University warns that the country’s supply of broccoli is vulnerable to … Read more
During a school year, parents spend a grand total of 432 hours on meal planning and preparation. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged kids (5-17), in which respondents said they spend 12 hours on food prep and cooking each week. In the study, parents said they’ll devote three hours to … Read more
Americans believe 60% of snack foods have too many ingredients, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at respondents’ snacking habits and preferences, and the results revealed that many people are looking for simple options.For a majority of respondents (66%), the fewer ingredients a snack has, the more likely they … Read more
You may soon be able to walk and chew cancer-fighting gum at the same time. Researchers have bioengineered chewing gum to attack three microbes linked to oral cancer, including human papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted infection. It was 93% effective in reducing the virus in saliva samples. The research team, led by University of … Read more
New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening commute, 56% stay trapped indoors. On top of that, 85% of workers skip … Read more
WASHINGTON — An anti-abortion group is calling for a Senate investigation into the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) funding of research that used fetal organs and tissue. In January of this year, the NIH announced it was stopping money meant for research that used fetal tissue from elective abortions, but the 40 Days for Life … Read more
One in five Americans would sooner take cooking advice from a “food-fluencer” than from their own mom (18%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that for many, social media is overtaking traditional ways of learning to cook — so much so, that even our own mothers can’t compete. Only 33% say … Read more
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more
Bra-vo for this uplifting news. Breast cancer cases are consistently on the rise, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers annually and affecting more than 320,000 people this year alone. A piece of wearable technology, though, could hold the key to earlier detection for one of the most common and deadliest cancers for women, giving … Read more
The little blue pill that helps men rise to the occasion may do a lot more. Research continues to reveal unexpected health benefits of Viagra that extend beyond the bedroom. From reversing hearing loss to treating enlarged prostates and lowering the risk of heart disease, the erectile dysfunction drug may have another surprising use to … Read more
A whale’s dive shapes its song patterns, suggests new research. The study using data from suction caps attached to the aquatic mammals is the first to connect an entire humpback whale song structure to a complete dive cycle. The findings could help infer whale behavior from acoustic recordings alone, say scientists. The haunting, complex songs … Read more
Turns out, “crazy cat ladies” may not be so crazy after all. Researchers from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland surveyed more than 2,300 Swiss adults about their relationships with animals, finding that gender was one of several factors linked to how closely people connected with their pets. But the findings were not entirely warm … Read more
Nearly $400 a weekend — That’s what the average American spends on summer activities, according to new data. Per a recent survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by DailyPay and conducted by Talker Research, that price tag reflects the balancing act many are facing in order to enjoy summer and have “IRL” moments with family and … Read more
“Applying honey to a cut,” “baking soda paste on mosquito bites,” and “oatmeal on itchy rashes” are some of the ways Americans have treated minor injuries in their own home. A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that most trust natural ingredients to treat minor wounds or skin irritations at least as much, if not … Read more
A quarter of Americans believe their financial situation has stopped them from finding “true love,” according to new research. That was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which examined the intersection of finances, dating and finding love. Younger respondents were more likely to believe their finances have prevented them from finding … Read more
Wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, and dull skin? They could be signs of something more than skin deep. From “monster” sheds to the prehistoric “caveman” ritual, nicknames for skin issues and care routines run the gamut. But “ferritin face,” the latest viral trend, could be signaling low levels of an essential mineral that doesn’t always show … Read more
Patients experiencing severe heart attacks may have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, according to new research. Italian researchers analyzed blood samples from the coronary arteries of 61 patients undergoing angiograms, a procedure that analyzes blood vessels for irregularities. They found that nearly 84% … Read more