Stories by Pien Huang
Pien Huang
Correspondent, Science Desk
By Pien Huang
U.S. cruise passengers arrive in the U.S. after one tests positive for hantavirus
Pien Huang | May 11, 2026, 1:42 AM UTC
One of the 18 Americans tested "mildly" positive for the virus during the U.S. return flight. A French woman has also tested positive — she was was among five French passengers repatriated to Paris.
By Pien Huang
Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?Pien Huang | May 2, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
By Pien Huang
Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could helpPien Huang | May 2, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
By Pien Huang
Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nominationPien Huang, Michel Martin | May 1, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC
By Pien Huang
Instead of civil war, a naked mole rat colony changed queens peacefullyPien Huang | Apr 21, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief
The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pien Huang | Apr 16, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC
Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water
Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
Pien Huang | Apr 15, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC
