She's trying to outrun pancreatic cancer. Breakthrough treatments give her hope ^36.9%

KUOW Public Radio - By Yuki Noguchi - 5/12/2026, 9:00 AM

Optimism Bias 22.3% - Appeal to Authority 17.5% - Framing Effect 12.4%

It took six months of doctors probing and repeatedly scanning her abdomen to find the cause of Vicky Stinson's jaundice. By the time a doctor uttered the words "pancreatic cancer," Stinson's disease was at Stage III. A doctor warned her she had "months – not years – to live." "That was really hard," Stinson, a self-proclaimed optimist,... more

What does a 'GLP-1 Friendly' diet look like? We asked nutritionists ^3.2%

KUOW Public Radio - By Yuki Noguchi - 3/23/2026, 10:06 AM

Some food companies, including Nestle and Conagra, are responding to the popularity of obesity and diabetes drugs by branding some products "GLP-1 Friendly." The labels target a growing number of consumers taking medicines such as Zepbound and Wegovy who may be looking for healthier, ready-made meals that minimize side-effects from the... more

White House announces new round of drug-price deals ^84%

NPR (Shots - Health News) - By Yuki Noguchi - 12/19/2025, 10:55 PM

President Trump said the administration has reached agreements with nine more drugmakers to bring their U.S. drug prices more in line with what other wealthy countries pay. Fourteen companies in total have now reached what the administration calls most-favored-nation pricing deals. The companies that took part in Friday's announcement... more