As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs surge in popularity
Last year, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy had combined sales of about $21.1 billion globally – up 89% since 2022.
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A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.
About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they are very concerned about the cost of housing.
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About 1 in 4 Americans have unfavorable views of both Biden and Trump
Unfavorable views of both Trump and Biden are more common among young adults and those who “lean” to a party.
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2. Americans’ views of specific gun policy proposals
Several policy proposals that would further restrict access to guns or ammunition continue to receive support from majorities of Americans. Smaller shares of Americans support several more permissive policy proposals. Roughly nine-in-ten U.S. adults (88%) favor preventing people with mental illness from purchasing guns, while 79% favor increasing the minimum age for buying guns to […]
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Young Adults and the Future of News
U.S. adults under 30 follow news less closely than any other age group. And they’re more likely to get (and trust) news from social media.
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2. U.S. presidential candidates and their religious engagement
Nearly half say it’s important that the president has strong religious beliefs, but few see Biden or Trump as “very religious.”
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1. Views on discrimination in our society
Large shares of Americans say there is at least some discrimination against several religious, racial and ethnic groups in our society. About eight-in-ten see discrimination against Muslims and Jews, as well as against Arab, Black and Hispanic people. Three-quarters also see at least some discrimination against Asian people. Half or fewer see at least some […]
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How People in 24 Countries Think Democracy Can Improve
We asked over 30,000 people what would help democracy work better in their country. Key themes in their responses were addressing basic needs and improving or rebuilding the political system.
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1. The future of the family
In thinking about the future of the United States, Americans are more pessimistic than optimistic about the institution of marriage and the family. Overall, 40% say they are very or somewhat pessimistic, while 25% are very or somewhat optimistic. About three-in-ten (29%) say they’re neither optimistic nor pessimistic. To be sure, the public is pessimistic […]
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A majority of Americans have a friend of a different religion
About six-in-ten U.S. adults say only some (43%) or hardly any or none (18%) of their friends have the same religion they do.
