More Americans Report Being Scolded By Their Doctors
Nearly half of Americans say their doctor recommended a lifestyle change during their last checkup.
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July 27, 2017
July 24, 2017
Are Americans More Interested in Sports or Politics?
Stand back, LeBron. Move over, Patriots. Americans by a better than two-to-one margin have their eye more on politics these days.
July 20, 2017
Americans Are Happier Than They Have Been In Years
Americans are feeling better about their own lives than they have in over a decade.
July 11, 2017
59% Expect Gas Prices to Climb
Americans haven’t felt the pinch of rising gas prices that they typically experience this time of year, but they expect that to be short-lived.
July 5, 2017
Americans See Too Many Unnecessary Laws
Most Americans think there are too many unnecessary laws in the United States today but are split over whether the U.S. system of justice as a whole is fair to most Americans.
June 28, 2017
Very Few Adults Would Consider Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic surgery just isn’t on the table for most Americans.
June 23, 2017
Few Americans Would Run for Congress
Congress member isn’t a job most Americans want, even if they knew they would win. But nearly four-out-of-10 still want in.
June 19, 2017
Most Americans Still Stress Importance of Two-Parent Homes
Americans may have celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, but they still think it takes two parents to raise a child.
June 15, 2017
One-in-Four Say They’re Overweight
A new study released this week claims that the United States has the greatest percentage of obese children and young adults, but most Americans don’t think it applies to them.
June 14, 2017
Fewer Americans Now See Tough Summer Job Market For Teens
Unemployment has reached a 10-year low, and now Americans think it will be easier for teenagers to find summer jobs than in the past.
June 14, 2017
Most Are Planning A Summer Vacation
As the temperatures rise and schools close, many Americans are turning their attention to summer vacation.
June 12, 2017
Support for Euthanasia Holds Steady
Massachusetts is the latest state considering whether to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and just over half of Americans support such a law.
June 9, 2017
Americans Think Text-Blocking Tech Will Make Roads Safer
Apple announced this week that their newest iPhone operating system, iOS 11, will have a “Do Not Disturb for Driving” mode that will stop users from receiving text messages while behind the wheel. Americans already think distracted driving is a big problem and are on board with this new technology.
June 8, 2017
Most Americans Believe in the Afterlife
Is there life after death? Americans sure think so.
May 24, 2017
Americans Think Internet Reliance Makes Economy More Vulnerable
In the wake of the international WannaCry cyberattacks last week, Americans are more concerned than ever about the safety of the country’s online economic systems.
May 17, 2017
Can A Robot Do Your Job?
A majority of Americans say it’s likely that robots and computers will take over most jobs in the next quarter century, but they aren’t worried about their own job just yet.
May 17, 2017
Americans Rate Teachers Higher But Would Rather Be Doctors
Americans view teaching as a more important profession than being a doctor but think doctoring is a much better job to go into.
May 16, 2017
Americans' Trust in Their Doctors Reaches New High
As the future of the U.S. healthcare system is in limbo, the number of Americans who trust their doctor has jumped to a new high.
May 4, 2017
Americans Not Tuning in For Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is running this Saturday, but most Americans aren’t planning to watch the famous horse race. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
April 27, 2017
42% Less Likely to Travel to Europe After Recent Terror Attacks
Americans doubt that Europe can ever completely defeat the scourge of terrorism, and many have changed their travel plans accordingly.
