Despite the growing number of cases of West Nile virus, few in the U.S. worry about contracting it, an Annenberg survey finds. Nearly half of those surveyed are unsure what the symptoms are of the disease. The post Despite Increase in U.S. Cases, Worry About West Nile Virus Remains Low appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
An APPC survey finds that public confidence in U.S. health and science agencies has dropped since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The post Public Confidence in U.S. Health Agencies Slides, Fueled by Declines Among Democrats appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
A new Annenberg Classroom film explores the Constitution's Commerce Clause and the balance of power between the states and the federal government. The post Annenberg Classroom Film Explores the Constitution’s Commerce Clause appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
A 2025 Annenberg survey found that 70% of U.S. adults support an MMR vaccine requirement for healthy children to attend public school. The post Most Americans Favor MMR Vaccine Requirement for Public School appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
New APPC survey reveals an increase in Americans' ability to answer basic civics questions, like naming the three branches of government.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
APPC research reveals that the increased occurrence of guns in U.S. movies paralleled the increase in gun-related deaths among young people.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
The Communication Science division addresses questions at the center of APPC’s mission involving the science of understanding how knowledge, attitudes, and intentions translate into behavior, and when and how communication can increase the likelihood that those changes will occur and will benefit individuals and society at large. Answering these crosscutting questions is necessary to advance public well-being and curb the effects of misinformation, as well as to ensure support for democrati...| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people. The post Public Knowledge High on Smoking and Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
A new study by APPC scholars suggests that artificial intelligence can facilitate theory- and evidence-based public health message selection.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
An APPC health survey finds that 6 in 10 Americans think that AI-generated health information is somewhat or very reliable. The post Many in U.S. Consider AI-Generated Health Information Useful and Reliable appeared first on The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
FactCheck.org won a 2025 National Headliner Award for online beat reporting of government and political coverage.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
APPC survey reveals that, despite reported concern about high blood pressure, few Americans can correctly identify “high" readings.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
A new APPC survey finds that, amid significant U.S. measles outbreak, many Americans do not understand the potential severity of the disease.| The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania