Second Opinion
An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form at kcrw.com/newsletters.
As a group, are migrants less healthy?
Health & WellnessMigration is at an all-time high worldwide. It can impact health in many ways.
Did the treatment really work?
Health & WellnessWe often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.
Food Insecurity
Food & DrinkHow can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?
Task Shifting
Health & WellnessA model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality.
Should a mosquito-born illness seen in Los Angeles be of concern?
Health & WellnessClimate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.
The marketing of depression
Health & WellnessFinding an effective treatment can be tricky, but it need not be a pill.
The role of genetics in depression
Health & WellnessAt present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.
Protecting Dairy Farms
Health & WellnessDairy farmers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our milk. But, they all need to make public health their top priority.