Second Opinion with Joan Lunden

The award-winning SECOND OPINION is a national initiative to promote health literacy and empower viewers to take charge of their healthcare. This season features new host Joan Lunden, an esteemed journalist and television personality, breast cancer survivor, and women's health advocate. In each half-hour episode, Lunden hosts a panel of medical experts along with a real patient story that highlights a specific medical condition, disease, or public health issue in order to examine effective treatments and solutions.

Thu, Mar 30 1:30 P.M. Caregiving: The Sandwich Generation     NH WORLD

In 1981 the term "sandwich generation" was coined to describe a group of Americans who are caring for children under the age of 18 and older relatives at the same time.

Sat, Apr 1 6:00 A.M. Anxiety     NH WORLD

Anxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly onethird of both adolescents and adults.

Sun, Apr 2 7:00 A.M. Parkinson's Disease     NH EXPLORE

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world.

Thu, Apr 6 1:30 P.M. Anxiety     NH WORLD

Anxiety is the most common mental-health disorder in the United States, affecting nearly onethird of both adolescents and adults.

Sat, Apr 8 6:00 A.M. Heart Disease In Women     NH WORLD

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death and disability for women in the United States.

Sun, Apr 9 7:00 A.M. The Cancer Spouse     NH EXPLORE

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well.

Thu, Apr 13 1:30 P.M. Heart Disease In Women     NH WORLD

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death and disability for women in the United States.

Sat, Apr 15 6:00 A.M. Parkinson's Disease     NH WORLD

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world.

Sun, Apr 16 7:00 A.M. Post-Acute Covid-19 Syndrome (Pacs)     NH EXPLORE

As we continue to track "long-haulers," we are learning more about the long-term health effects of the people who are suffering from debilitating post-COVID symptoms.

Thu, Apr 20 1:30 P.M. Parkinson's Disease     NH WORLD

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world.

Sat, Apr 22 6:00 A.M. The Cancer Spouse     NH WORLD

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well.

Sun, Apr 23 7:00 A.M. Racial Disparities In Maternal Health     NH EXPLORE

Pregnant women in the United States are more than twice as likely to die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth than those in most other high-income countries in the world.

Thu, Apr 27 1:30 P.M. The Cancer Spouse     NH WORLD

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well.

Sat, Apr 29 6:00 A.M. Post-Acute Covid-19 Syndrome (Pacs)     NH WORLD

As we continue to track "long-haulers," we are learning more about the long-term health effects of the people who are suffering from debilitating post-COVID symptoms.

Sun, Apr 30 7:00 A.M. Heart Valve Replacement     NH EXPLORE

Heart valve replacement is an area in medicine which has made great advancements and is a very common procedure.

Sun, May 7 7:00 A.M. Lung Cancer     NH EXPLORE

The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has been one of the most hopeful advances in medicine over the past several years.


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