Yuki Noguchi

LEILA FADEL, HOST: Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek died this week, less than two years after he announced he had colorectal cancer. He was only 48, and that type of cancer is becoming more deadly among people under 50. NPR's Yuki Noguchi is here to... See more

Jason Krynicki once lived in a much larger body and was teased mercilessly for it. Today, even though he has anorexia, he takes a monthly GLP-1 shot and is afraid to stop. Edwin J. Torres for NPR hide caption toggle caption Edwin J. Torres for NPR Get the... See more

Injectable GLP-1 drugs have been a game-changer for many people with obesity. But as researchers discover why the medicines fail for others, they are gaining insights about the complexity of the condition. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images hide caption toggle... See more

Obesity shaped Anna Olson's earliest notions of herself, when she saw a photo and thought, "Oh, I look different than the other kids." Olson's obesity began in toddlerhood, ran in her family, and left her with a chronic hunger hard to satiate. Dozens of d... See more

As GLP-1 drugs become more available, some people might use them despite not having excess weight. Sponsor Message LEILA FADEL, HOST: GLP-1 drugs are meant to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity. But as they become more available, some peop... See more