As the country heads into the second full year under PPACA, there's been scant evidence of many of the doom and gloom scenarios made by the law's staunchest critics.

Americans should pay taxes on sugary sodas and snacks as a way to cut down on sweets, though they no longer need to worry about cholesterol, according to scientists helping to revamp dietary guidelines as obesity levels surge.

Alaska topped Gallups list this year for the first time since the poll was launched by Gallup and its partner, Healthways, in 2008.