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New APPC research reveals that the increased occurrence of guns in U.S. movies paralleled the increase in gun-related deaths among young people.

According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.

A new study by APPC scholars suggests that artificial intelligence can facilitate theory- and evidence-based public health message selection.

An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable.

FactCheck.org has won a 2025 National Headliner Award for online beat reporting of government and political coverage for articles on claims about immigration.

New APPC survey reveals that many Americans are unaware of two factors that can reduce a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): putting the baby to sleep on their back and reducing their exposure to second hand smoke.

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.

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.

APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.

Amid a significant U.S. measles outbreak, a new APPC survey finds that many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.