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short readsMay 13, 2024

Americans overwhelmingly say access to IVF is a good thing

Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
short readsMay 2, 2024

Who do Americans feel comfortable talking to about their mental health?

Half of Americans or more say they are extremely or very comfortable talking about their mental health with a close friend, an immediate family member or a mental health therapist.
short readsApr 10, 2024

9 facts about Americans and marijuana

88% of Americans say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use. Just 11% say the drug should not be legal in any form.
reportMar 26, 2024

Most Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana for Medical, Recreational Use

Americans largely favor legalization of the drug, including 57% who say it should be legal for both medical and recreational use.
short readsMar 21, 2024

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.
reportMar 7, 2024

How Americans View the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Declining Levels of Concern

Just 20% of the public views the coronavirus as a major threat to the health of the U.S. population and only 10% are very concerned about getting a serious case themselves. In addition, a relatively small share of U.S. adults (28%) say they’ve received an updated COVID-19 vaccine since last fall.
reportFeb 26, 2024

How Americans View Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Potential Impact on Obesity in the U.S.

About three-quarters of Americans say they have heard a lot or a little about Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar drugs that are being used for weight loss. Among those familiar with these drugs, 53% think they are good options to lose weight for people with obesity or a weight-related health condition.
short readsFeb 1, 2024

Computer chips in human brains: How Americans view the technology amid recent advances

More than half of U.S. adults (56%) said that widespread use of brain chips to enhance cognitive function would be a bad idea for society.
short readsDec 21, 2023

5 facts about Black Americans and health care

More Black Americans say health outcomes for Black people in the United States have improved over the past 20 years than say outcomes have worsened.
reportNov 14, 2023

Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Positive Views of Science Continue to Decline

The share of Americans who say science has had a mostly positive impact on society has fallen 16 percentage points since before the start of the coronavirus outbreak, from 73% in January 2019 to 57% today.

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Americans overwhelmingly say access to IVF is a good thing

Who do Americans feel comfortable talking to about their mental health?

9 facts about Americans and marijuana

Most Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana for Medical, Recreational Use

As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs surge in popularity

How Americans View the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Declining Levels of Concern

How Americans View Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Potential Impact on Obesity in the U.S.

Computer chips in human brains: How Americans view the technology amid recent advances

5 facts about Black Americans and health care

Americans’ Trust in Scientists, Positive Views of Science Continue to Decline

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