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.

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.

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.

The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.

Schools remain closed after the deadly fires on Maui. Parents say it's important to keep their community from being displaced indefinitely.

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.

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.

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.

Officials and volunteers say addressing mental health needs and trauma will likely take years.

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?

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.

A new study shows Asian American doctors are underrepresented in leadership positions.

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.

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.

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.

Fermentation transforms plain ingredients into delicious, more nutritious foods. A kimchi maker explains the process and its health benefits.

A new study shows being exposed to different smells could help improve learning and memory. It also suggests that when we age, our sense of smell declines along with memory.

The monoclonal antibody drug prevents the lung infection that puts 58,000 to 80,000 young children in the hospital each year.

A CDC advisory committee discusses how to implement a new RSV shot for babies in advance of this fall's expected spike in cases.

Emergency rooms report when patients visit with health problems caused by heat. Find out when and where rates of illness are spiking, and explore trends over the last five years.