Browsing: KFF

Social Media Health Information is Widely Distrusted, but Still Shapes Decisions Most U.S. adults engage with health content on social…

The U.S. supports global health programs in over 80 countries, with additional countries reached through its regional efforts and contributions…

Key Takeaways As the 2026 midterm elections approach, health care costs remain the public’s top economic worry, and rank among…

Highlights KFF’s latest Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust shows that larger shares of the public express uncertainty over…

Key Takeaways With childhood vaccination rates in the U.S. continuing to decline as measles cases rise across the U.S., KFF’s…

Editorial Note: Originally published on January 13, 2026, this resource will be updated as needed, most recently on June 29,…

Highlights The latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds roughly three in ten adults report turning to social media…

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Key Takeaways Adults in the U.S. are turning to social media and AI to advise them on health issues. KFF’s…

About three in ten adults say they use social media to find health information and advice “at least monthly,” including…

May 28 Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads this week’s news: Suicide prevention experts argue that improving Americans’ financial well-being could save…

After nearly 40 years shaping the national health policy landscape and leading it through pivotal debates, KFF announced today that…

May 14 Rachel Spears reads the week’s news: The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding if hospitals don’t get in line with its new dietary…