Many Americans Say U.S. Health Care is in Trouble, Poll Finds

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.

The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the biggest health problem facing the country to be the cost of care. 

Another 23% said the health care system is ...

Popular Senior Activity Reduces Risk Of Knee Pain, Arthritis

Gardening is a favorite pastime of seniors, working the soil to create beautiful flower beds and lush gardens full of delicious vegetables.

But this yardwork also has hidden benefits for older folks, a new study reveals.

Seniors who garden are less likely to suffer from knee arthritis, researchers recently reported in the journal

C-Section Risk Higher Among Sexual Minorities, Study Finds

People who identify as a sexual minority are more likely to undergo a C-section birth, a new study reports.

Overall, sexual minority people had a 7% higher risk of requiring a Cesarean delivery, researchers report in the February 2026 issue of The Lancet Regional Health.

The highest risk was among people who identify as hete...

Recall Issued for Breaded Chicken After Major Allergen Left Off Label

Georgia-based Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling about 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken because the label does not list soy, a common food allergen.

The recall involves eight-piece cut, bone-in breaded chicken portions made on Oct. 16, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Ins...

Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds

Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.

A new report from the Pew Research Center found that most teens in the U.S. use YouTube and TikTok every day, and about 1 in 5 say they’re on one of those platforms almost constantly.

The su...

No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth

For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, dentists say parents may need to take extra steps to keep children’s pearly whites healthy.

States such as Utah and Florida have stopped adding fluoride to public water, raisin...