Pien Huang
Stories
-
A bird flu outbreak among dairy cows sparks new warnings about unpasteurized milk
An outbreak of avian flu in dairy cow herds has resurfaced long-simmering tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates, who downplay concerns that health officials have raised.
-
Bird flu has reached the commercial milk supply
Studies have found fragments of bird flu virus in about 20% of the milk supply. It's not expected to pose a threat to humans, but may indicate the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought.
-
How two good friends became sworn siblings — with the revival of an ancient ritual
Thousands of years ago, there was a ceremony to bind close friends together as sworn siblings. Could the practice be resurrected today to strengthen modern friendships? Two women did just that.
-
EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.
-
A look at the ancient practice that turned friends into family
In the latest story in the NPR's series The Science of Siblings, we hear about a practice that dates back to ancient times that allows people to turn a friend into a sibling.
-
In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on Covid treatment
The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential Covid-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.
-
After 4 years, NIH is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines
The COVID guidelines were used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic. Scientists say the development of new COVID treatments has slowed to a drip.
-
A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.
-
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick.
-
Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts
The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.