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.
Medical Tourism
Health & WellnessThere are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.
The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health
Health & WellnessThe World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.
Improving the environment to improve health
Health & WellnessThe EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health.
Brain Drain
Health & WellnessAmerica's dependency on foreign medical graduates, helps us but disadvantages countries around the world.
Those who receive the poorest healthcare in America
Health & WellnessThe medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.
The importance of bird flu
Health & WellnessWe may still have some lingering pandemic fatigue but the new bird flu has the potential for significant harm if we are not careful.
Giving and Receiving Bad News
Health & WellnessWould you prefer to receive bad medical news in person or over the phone?