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Fox News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Fox News Poll: 6 in 10 are proud of US today – the most in more than a decade
The largest number of voters since 2011 say they are proud of the country, according to a new Fox News national survey. Fifty-eight percent say they are proud of the country. That's up 13 percentage points since June 2024 and the highest since 2011 when a record 69% were proud. By contrast, 41% are not proud. The survey was completed before recent events in the Middle East, including U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and President Donald Trump brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The increase comes from an overwhelming majority of Republicans (85%) now being proud compared to last summer (36%). That makes Republicans 30 points prouder of the country today than Democrats were a year ago (55% of Democrats in 2024). In 2011, majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents were proud. The new survey shows 36% of Democrats are proud (61% not proud) while Independents held relatively steady with roughly 4 in 10 expressing pride. "Although pride in the U.S.A. seems like it should be above partisan wrangling, that's only partially borne out by the data," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts the Fox News survey with Democrat Chris Anderson. "The reality is the out-party has become saltier in recent years when asked about the 'land of the free.' Democrats today (and Republicans last year) aren't willing to express pride so long as the other side controls the White House." Majorities across most groups are proud, especially MAGA supporters (92%), Republican men (88%), and White evangelical Christians (80%). A lack of pride is highest among women with a college degree (51% not proud), voters under age 30 (57%), and Democrats (61%). A 68% majority of voters also agrees the U.S. is the best country in the world to live in (30% disagree). While that's roughly where sentiment has been for the last four years, it doesn't match the 8 in 10 who felt the same in 2015 (83%) and 2011 (84%) when the question was first asked. In 2011, 89% of Republicans, 84% of Democrats, and 73% of Independents thought living in America was the best. For Republicans, that number held steady at 90% today, but has decreased by 34 points among Democrats (50%), and by 13 points among Independents (60%). Overall, one-third trust the federal government compared to nearly two-thirds who distrust it. The only time more voters trusted than distrusted the government was in 2002 (54% vs. 36%), and that was also the first time the question was asked on a Fox News survey. Most Democrats (73%) and Independents (80%) distrust the government, while Republicans are split (47% trust, 48% don't trust). Even as more are proud of the country, more than 8 in 10 (85% extremely or very) are concerned about the future of the country, the highest in a list of eight concerns, albeit by one point. Almost as many say inflation is a huge concern (84%), followed by government spending (80%), Iran getting a nuclear bomb (78%), antisemitism (69%), illegal immigration (67%), domestic use of U.S. military troops (66%), and protests in U.S. cities (63%). The future of the country is the top issue for Democrats and Independents (90% each concerned). For Republicans, it comes in fourth at 79% behind illegal immigration, Iran getting a nuclear bomb, and government spending. Conducted June 13-16, 2025, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,003 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (149) and cellphones (566) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (288). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis and voter file data.
Medscape
17-06-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Hair Experts Report Varying Steroid Techniques for Alopecia
A national survey found broad consensus among hair experts on the use of intralesional corticosteroid (ILC) injections for alopecia but highlighted inconsistencies in dosing and injection parameters. METHODOLOGY: Researchers surveyed 28 dermatologists with hair expertise using a 77-question REDCap survey. Participants averaged 17.7 years of experience, with completion of residency between 1985 and 2022. The response rate was 75% (21 experts completed the survey). The survey assessed ILC injection techniques across alopecia types, including facial alopecia. TAKEAWAY: For nonscarring alopecia, 5 mg/mL was the most common ILC dose (85.7%), followed by 2.5 mg/mL (38.1%); 95.2% of experts injected between 1 and 1.5 mL per session, 95.2% used a 30-gauge needle, and 95.2% injected in a grid pattern. Most experts (71.4%) employed identical ILC techniques for both scarring and nonscarring alopecia, with 61.9% and 60%, respectively, preferring 6-week treatment intervals. The most common ILC dose for scarring alopecia was 5 mg/mL (60%), followed by 7.5 mg/mL (40%) and 10 mg/mL or more (40%). For facial alopecia, 80% of experts used a lower concentration of 2.5 mg/mL, and 90% typically performed 3-4 sessions. For nonscarring alopecia, experts suggested injecting parallel to the direction of hair growth to reduce pain and avoid follicle damage, and for scarring alopecia, they recommended starting with peripheral injections and moving toward the center of the lesion. For facial alopecia, experts recommended shallow injections and avoiding visible vessels to prevent atrophy and bruising. IN PRACTICE: 'Our findings reveal general agreement amongst experts on the use of ILCs for alopecia; however, variation remains in concentration, injection spacing, and treatment duration, especially for facial and scarring alopecia,' the study authors wrote. Although a Delphi study 'could help standardize' ILC treatment approaches, they added, their results 'provide practical guidance for dermatologists on intralesional corticosteroid techniques for the treatment of various alopecia types.' SOURCE: This study was led by Noelle Desir, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and was published online on June 3 in JAAD International . LIMITATIONS: Limitations included the hair expert identification process and potential response bias in the survey. DISCLOSURES: This study did not receive any funding. One study author reported serving as a consultant, advisory board member, speaker, and investigator for various pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, including AbbVie, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Pfizer, and L'Oréal, and also reported receiving royalties from McGraw Hill. Another author reported serving as an advisory board member for Beiersdorf. The remaining authors reported no conflicts of interest.
BreakingNews.ie
07-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Majority of teenage girls feel unsafe in schools, survey finds
A national survey capturing the views of teenage girls by The Shona Project has revealed widespread anxiety, pressure, and safety concerns among teenage girls across the country. Over 1,000 young women and non-binary teens aged 12-19 took part in the survey, conducted by The Shona Project in partnership with social value research consultancy, The Outcome. Advertisement The report details valuable insights from teen girls on education, self-esteem, safety, misogyny, social media, and emotional wellbeing. The key findings below "detail a sobering picture of what young women really feel about what's happening in their lives". 67 per cent say their school environment is not a safe or welcoming space to all. 89 per cent carry anxiety or worry that no one knows about. 79 per cent sometimes feel 'no good at all'. 80 per cent believe their generation faces more challenges than those before. 70 per cent feel social media negatively affects their mental health. Tammy Darcy, founder of The Shona Project, says the data reinforces what the organisation sees daily through its school and community work. Young women know what's wrong and they are telling us clearly. This is a call to listen and to act. 'Young women know what's wrong and they are telling us clearly. This is a call to listen and to act. We need to reflect the views of our young women in the systems that shape their lives. The Shona Project is calling for schools, government, and communities to work with us and other organisations to ensure young women's voices are heard and we can collectively build a safer, more supportive Ireland for all. Advertisement "The pressures teenagers are facing is particularly prevalent in our education system with the study demonstrating that teen girls and non-binary teens do not find school a positive experience. The current assessment procedures and their view that schools do not make everyone feel accepted or represented are two key factors. This is borne out in the support work The Shona Project do with young women who tell them that to survive in school they hide in toilets or skip school entirely." One 18-year-old respondent described the school system as 'suffocating,' saying: 'Our education system is causing bright and talented people to crumble beneath the pressure. The points system is archaic and cruel. The jump to third level is too much – and it shows in dropout rates.' Misogyny The report findings are timely and reflective of the growing national conversation on the rise of misogyny with many of those surveyed expressing fear and frustration about how gendered power plays out in everyday life. One in five mentioned concern for their own safety; of which 78 per cent mentioned boys and men as the threat. 61 per cent regularly struggle with negative body image. 68 per cent want better support and resources to talk about difficult feelings. One 16-year-old girl reported: 'I have noticed boys of my generation heading in the opposite direction when it comes to gender equality which frightens me. I find they have little to no respect for girls and women and see us as a different species to them.' Advertisement 'This study needs to be a catalyst for change,' added Beca Wistreich, director at The Outcome. 'We now have robust insights into how young people are experiencing life in Ireland and we hope these findings inform meaningful improvements in schools, communities and policies.' The Shona Project supports young women through mentorship programmes, school workshops, and the annual Shine Festival. In 2025, it will expand its work to engage teenage boys with a view to building empathy, accountability and providing much needed support to Ireland's young men and boys.
