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Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A survey finds more than half of U.S. dog owners question the safety, efficacy or usefulness of the vaccine for rabies, which is a lethal disease. (Story aired on ATC on Oct. 11, 2023.)
Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.
How rumors and conspiracy theories got in the way of Maui's fire recovery
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Some of the rumors and conspiracy theories were driven by the island's history, but others were pushed by social media influencers and foreign governments.
Maui residents grapple with rumors about the fire and aid as they try to rebuild
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
As if the most deadly wildfires in modern U.S. history hadn't been devastating enough, Maui residents were then hit with rumors and conspiracy theories, making some people hesitant to seek help.
Why hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail are coming down with norovirus
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds that poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame.
Norovirus is breaking out in the wilderness — with busy hiking trails to blame
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame.
Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.
CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns
Friday, September 22, 2023
The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.
Some parents in Lahaina fight to keep their school — and kids — together
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Schools remain closed after the deadly fires on Maui. Parents say it's important to keep their community from being displaced indefinitely.
Some Lahaina parents push to reopen school local schools
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
For many students in Lahaina, school never started this year. The first day back coincided with the fire that burned down their town. Weeks after, parents demand that schools return.
Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but no longer feels like home
Friday, September 08, 2023
It's unclear when water and power will be restored in Lahaina, but one family is working hard to ready their home for return anyway.
Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but it no longer feels like home
Saturday, September 02, 2023
One family felt lucky when their house survived the wildfire in Lahaina mostly intact, but they're still limping by without water, electricity, neighbors or family.
Weeks after the fire, the response in Maui shifts from a sprint to a marathon
Friday, September 01, 2023
Officials and volunteers say addressing mental health needs and trauma will likely take years.
Hawaii officials will study longer term health consequences of Lahaina fire disaster
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
More than three weeks after the deadly wildfires on Maui, what health support are survivors needing, and how are they getting it at a community level?
GOP state legislatures target progressive prosecutors
Sunday, August 20, 2023
A wave of progressive prosecutors have won office across the country. Now, Republican-controlled state legislatures and governors are trying to curtail their power, or strip them of it altogether.
The leadership gap for Asian American doctors
Saturday, August 19, 2023
A new study shows Asian American doctors are underrepresented in leadership positions.
The growing movement against noise pollution
Saturday, August 19, 2023
As more research shows how noise pollution can have severely harmful impacts on our health, there is a growing movement looking for ways to make communities quieter and healthier.
How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi
Sunday, August 13, 2023
An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer
Friday, August 11, 2023
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
Kimchi and the wonder of fermented foods
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Fermentation transforms plain ingredients into delicious, more nutritious foods. A kimchi maker explains the process and its health benefits.