Second Opinion

Slouching has a rich history, but its medical consequences need to be better understood. 

Migration is at an all-time high worldwide. It can impact health in many ways. 

We often have to decide if a treatment we are taking is working and whether or not to continue it.

How can a country so rich in resources and farm production have people who still go to bed hungry?

A model of eye care to increase access without compromising on quality

Finding an effective treatment can be tricky, but it need not be a pill.

At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time. 

Dairy farmers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our milk.  But, they all need to make public health their top priority.

We are not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless.  We can’t wipe out mental illness, but we can enact reasonable gun control to protect the public.

For those Americans with end-stage kidney disease, insurance coverage is never an issue. Why can’t we provide this universal coverage for others with expensive chronic conditions?

Research is required to be evaluated to protect research subjects.  But, in many cases, this is not happening.  

We still have a lot to understand about bird flu (H5N1), but elephant seals have given us new reasons to worry.

The wait can be long, and our thoughts often turn to the worst-case scenario

We are regularly bombarded with advertisements promoting unproven and non-approved dietary supplements.  Congress has chosen to look the other way.

Medical and Spiritual Professionals are like two ships passing in the night

Memory is complicated and many factors impact the retention of distant memories

While paying those addicted to drugs to stop using has its skeptics, studies suggest it has real potential

Gifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs

Much of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science

Medicine has seen many changes over the past 30 years, but AI will be a disruptive game changer.

There are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.

The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.