Awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, even though the alcohol-cancer connection has been omitted from the latest U.S. dietary guidelines.
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APPC Researchers Explain Why Scientists Should Study ‘Teensplaining’
In a letter to Nature, APPC research director Dan Romer and former postdoc Ivy Defoe discuss the phenomenon that has been labeled "teensplaining."
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders
When it comes to reliable health information, Americans are more confident in federal health agencies' career scientists than their leaders.
Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
With RSV cases up, an APPC survey finds most people likely to recommend RSV immunizations for infants, older adults, and during pregnancy.
Updated Volume Published on Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
Oxford University Press has published the third edition of "Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders," a project of the APPC-led Adolescent Mental Health Initiative.
CDC Urges ‘Shared Decision-Making’ on Some Childhood Vaccines; Many Unclear About What That Means
The CDC has urged the use of shared decision-making between parents and health providers for some childhood vaccines, but many don't know what that is, Annenberg surveys show.
As Measles Cases Rise, Views of MMR Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness and Willingness to Recommend It Drop
A new APPC survey finds a small but significant drop in public willingness to recommend the MMR vaccine to someone in their household.
