Although tracking COVID-19 case counts in the U.S. has become increasingly difficult, all signs point to a surge exceeding what current federal data detects. Numerous states reported a rise in cases and hospitalizations ahead of Labor Day weekend, and Tuesday brought news that First Lady Jill Biden had tested positive for COVID before the president’s […]
The Emotional Well-Being of the Nation Continues to Slide As More Consumers Plan...
August was a challenging month for emotional well-being in the U.S. A month-over-month reading of the CivicScience Well-Being Index, which tracks the collective emotional well-being of U.S. adults on a daily basis, shows that well-being slid 0.3 percentage points from its July total to 58%. Even so, well-being this month still rests far above 2022 […]
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Set To Have Significant Impact on Older America...
CivicScience constantly tracks the latest consumer reactions to breaking news events. For even deeper insights we won’t publish, get in touch. On Tuesday, the Biden administration announced the first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, Medicare gained the ability to negotiate lower prices with […]
Eye Care Trends: Virtual Appointments on the Rise, Blue Light Glasses Aren’t Fad
You don’t need a data scientist to figure out that there are millions of people in America who wear glasses or need vision correction. What is helpful to know – or rather, crucial to know and act on – has to do with who sports spectacles, how they are receiving eye care, and interest in […]
Consumer Concern Over PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Continues to Grow
Found in numerous products, such as waterproof outdoor gear and non-stick cookware, PFAS chemicals are beginning to be restricted in states such as Maine, while retailers such as REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods are taking steps to remove them from their merchandise. Short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” […]
Well-Being Declines Significantly for the First Time This Year
The emotional well-being of the nation, as measured by the CivicScience Well-Being Index, declined significantly this month. After rising dramatically throughout the year, well-being reached a high point in June but has since fallen back to May levels. The drop-off represents the biggest month-to-month decline seen all year, falling 0.7 percentage points to 58.0%. Even […]