Second Opinion

Testosterone treatment, sought after as a “foundation of youth,” has become a lucrative industry, fueled by extensive marketing with limited medical evidence. 

Nearly 700 years ago the plague wiped out half of Europe. The genetic impacts are still present today.

What the White House failed to tell us

We expect that FDA-approved drugs have been shown to be safe and effective.  But, that isn’t always the case.

Should a state have the authority to override a woman’s wishes regarding her body—not for her benefit, but for someone else’s?

It’s often hard to let go of traditions, but it's time to rethink the role of anatomy dissections.

Unhoused people lack safe bathroom access—an issue of public health, safety, and basic dignity we can no longer ignore.

For more than a century, there has been a nefarious fascination with engineering society in ways that disadvantage the most vulnerable.

Evidence-based recommendations from groups like the US Preventive Services Task Force are only as effective as the screening tools currently available.

Medical schools must address unprofessional behavior early, as student misconduct often predicts future disciplinary issues and patient harm.

Digital communications are playing a larger role in health care, but transparency and equity are being forgotten.

Being a surrogate decision-maker for someone at the end of life isn’t easy, but there are steps you can take to ease the burden. 

Let's examine the evidence and clarify what we really know about measles and why it's important.

Requesting a test or procedure from a clinician can raise tricky issues

Takotsubo Syndrome provides strong evidence for the link between mind and heart