GLP-1 drugs are meant to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. But as they become more available, some people might choose to use them even if they're not currently overweight. NPR's ...

A new drug for pancreatic cancer gives some hope for one of the most dire types of cancer. Copyright 2026 NPR The biggest portion of Boise State Public Radio's funding comes from readers like you who ...

Although pancreatic cancer remains very lethal, a few new kinds of therapies are coming ...

Immigrants comprise about one-fourth of U.S. doctors, and rural communities rely even more on physicians from overseas. But new immigration policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign ...

Science has made many cancers more treatable and survivable, but colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports doctors have been trying to find out ...