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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 .

3 NOV

As a group, are migrants less healthy?

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

5 min
26 OCT

Did the treatment really work?

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

5 min
20 OCT

Food Insecurity

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

5 min
13 OCT

Task Shifting

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

5 min
6 OCT

Should a mosquito-born illness seen in Los Angeles be of concern?

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

5 min
29 SEPT

The marketing of depression

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

5 min
22 SEPT

The role of genetics in depression

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

5 min
15 SEPT

Protecting Dairy Farms

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

5 min

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