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Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. Tests for genetic risk factors are inexpensive, and yet many people don't take them. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 1, 2023.)

Justin Salas has been legally blind for 16 years. He took up rock climbing after he lost his vision and says it has taught him to be brave and learn to adapt.

Millions of people in the U.S. have a genetic variant that raises their risk of cancer. Genetic testing can help people find cancer earlier and seek treatment. But many patients aren't offered it.

The Hollywood sign is LA's monument to the entertainment industry. NPR's A Martinez talks to Alison Martino, a writer and amateur historian, about the signs origins and symbolism.

A family lives on the government side of Taiz, Yemen, while their parents and siblings are on the Houthi side. They haven't seen each other in eight years despite being a close drive away.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., and 10% of it comes from inherited gene mutations. Tests for genetic risk factors are inexpensive, and yet many people don't take them.

The book addresses the many myths that are held about Black people, their corrosive effects, and how to begin to overcome them.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with scuba diver and writer Susan Casey about her new book, The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean.

Some schools are expanding their art and music class offerings beyond the usual — to make room for art that reflects their students' cultural heritage.

Indiana's law will bar abortions except in cases of lethal fetal anomaly, rape or incest, or when the woman's life or health are seriously jeopardized. The fallout will be felt across the Midwest.