Bryn Healy is a former U.S. News social media intern. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, having majored in politics and sociology.
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Neurodiversity in the U.S.: 19% of Americans identify as neurodivergent
28% of Americans say that they always or usually feel like their brain works differently from everyone else. 13% of Americans say that neurodivergent Americans don’t currently have equal rights in the U.S.; 58% say they do.
14 Nov 2024 - Article
One in three Americans say that a doctor has treated them negatively because of their identity
32% of Americans — including 23% of men and 40% of women — say they've avoided seeking out medical care due to negative experiences with a previous doctor.
06 Aug 2024 - Article
True crime: How does the genre affect Americans?
57% of Americans say they consume true-crime content. Popularity is high in just about all demographic groups.
22 Jul 2024 - Article
Who answers the door anymore?
If someone knocks at the door when they aren’t expecting any visitors, 5% of Americans say excitement best describes their reaction. 34% say it's curiosity while 25% are annoyed.
17 Jul 2024 - Article
How do Americans feel about restrictions on TikTok?
Americans are split as to whether they approve of presidential candidates using TikTok for campaigning purposes. 31% of Americans approve of candidates using TikTok to share content related to their campaigns, while 39% disapprove of it.
17 Jul 2024 - Article
It’s bug season: Butterflies are the most popular insect of summer 2024
Americans are not particularly excited about a seasonal influx of insects: 49% say they feel very or somewhat negative about encountering insects or bugs outdoors while only 13% feel positively.
11 Jul 2024 - Article
Reflections on the Supreme Court’s 2024 rulings: What do Americans think?
The 2024 term of the Supreme Court will have an impact on U.S. democracy for years to come. The court both overturned long-standing precedents such as Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, upheld laws, and set new precedents.
10 Jul 2024 - Article
How much should doctors focus on the social determinants of health?
A large majority of Americans support the practice of social prescribing — connecting people to nonmedical activities such as dance — becoming a more regular part of American health care.
02 Jul 2024 - Article
Should Americans' consent be required for their data to be used to train AI models?
Some Americans are concerned that their data and copyrighted material is being used to train AI models without their permission.
27 Jun 2024 - Article
One-quarter of Americans didn’t call an ambulance during a medical emergency for fear of costs
The amount of money owed for their last ambulance trip was surprisingly high to 37% of Americans who have taken one.
13 Jun 2024