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38% of internet users look online for information about hospitals or other medical facilities. Some 38% of internet users, or 28% of adults, go online in search of information about hospitals or medical facilities. Of those adults seeking hospital information online, 45% have consulted online rankings or reviews of hospitals or other medical facilities. About […]
Summary of Findings Americans divided their attention among several major stories last week as President Obama reached out to the Muslim world in a major speech, a jetliner crashed into the Atlantic Ocean and General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection. At the same time, they continued to keep a close watch on news about the […]
47% of internet users look online for information about doctors or other health professionals. Nearly half (47%) of internet users, or 35% of adults, have turned to the internet for information about doctors or other health professionals. Some 37% of adults seeking information about doctors (or 20% of all internet users) consulted rankings or reviews […]
55% of internet users look online for information about a certain medical treatment or procedure. Over the past six years, the percentage of online Americans who look for information about medical treatments or procedures has increased significantly. Currently, 55% of internet users go online to find information on medical treatments and procedure, up from 47% […]
Americans believe overwhelmingly that science has benefited society and has helped make life easier for most people. More than eight-in-ten (84%) say that science’s impact on society has been mostly positive, with relatively small variations across most segments of the public. And when those who say science has a positive impact are asked to expand […]
Summary of Findings The death of pop star Michael Jackson continued to grab public attention last week, with Americans saying it was the story they followed most closely for the third straight week. Moreover, Jackson’s death was by far the week’s most talked about news story. About three-in-ten (29%) say they followed Jackson’s memorial service […]
Women are more religious than men on a variety of measures.