Although mammograms can detect breast cancer before symptoms begin, APPC survey data reflects some confusion over when American women think they should start receiving regular mammograms.
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AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
Driven by the worry that AI may have unintended consequences, the public's attitudes toward AI science are more negative than those toward general and climate science, APPC researchers find.
Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms
APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.
Americans Say Benefits of MMR Vaccine for Children Outweigh Risks by Nearly 5-1
Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.
Most Americans Support Checks on Presidential Power
Despite low trust in the three branches of government, a new survey reveals that most Americans support judicial and legislative checks on the president.
Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, according to an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.
With Bird Flu in Raw Milk, Many Still Do Not Know Risks of Consuming It
An APPC survey finds that, despite potential bird flu contamination, many Americans do not know that raw milk poses greater health risks than pasteurized milk.
Over 1 in 3 Adults in Households With Guns Do Not Store All in Locked Locations
Despite the increased risk of injury and death, over a third of gun owners do not store all their firearms in a locked location, an APPC survey finds.
Animation Addressing ‘Foreign DNA’ Concerns Created by New APPC-VEC Partnership
APPC and CHOP's Vaccine Education Center produced a video showing why it is virtually impossible for foreign DNA fragments to damage our own DNA.
Nearly Half of Adults Mistakenly Think Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Risks
An APPC survey reveals that 48% of U.S. adults incorrectly think that the benefits of taking aspirin every day outweigh the risks.