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.
Pharmaceutical gifts to healthcare providers
Health & WellnessGifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs
Delving into the depths of Dental Care
Health & WellnessMuch of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science
Changes coming with artificial intelligence
Health & WellnessMedicine has seen many changes over the past 30 years, but AI will be a disruptive game changer.
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.