On average, dog owners say they have seven photos of their
dog displayed at home or at work; 19% say they have 10 or more.

By Michelle Healy and Paul Trap, USA TODAY

Source: Milo’s Kitchen survey of 1,120 dog owners

Harsher sentencing laws have contributed to a huge growth in the nation’s aging inmate population.

By Anne R. Carey and Sam Ward, USA TODAY

Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics estimates

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What morning looks like out the USA TODAY College window. Sunny and newspaper-y.

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Americans would rather go to the dentist or do their taxes than shop for a swimsuit.

By Anne R. Carey and Sam Ward, USA TODAY

Data source: Anytime Fitness

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Types of information most often withheld included symptoms (41%) and lifestyle habits such as exercise, diet and alcohol use (39%).

Data source: PatientsLikeMe survey of 1,267 members  

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