Second Opinion with Joan Lunden

Before the beginning of 2020, many people had never heard the word "coronavirus.

All across America, there are large and persistent racial differences in health and accessing healthcare.

Alzheimer's Disease is an under-recognized public health crisis.

Millennials were born between the years 1981 and 1996.

Adult obesity is associated with a decrease in life expectancy for both men and women, as well as an increase in chronic disease.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

The misuse and overuse of antibiotics is contributing to the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria and endangering the efficacy of antibiotics.

Cases of, and morbidity from, diabetes continues to rise.

Stress is a word that people throw around when they are feeling overwhelmed, but stress comes with real physical and mental health consequences.

Vaccine hesitancy continues to be an issue in the U.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss.

The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing.

All across America, there are large and persistent racial differences in health and accessing healthcare.

Alzheimer's Disease is an under-recognized public health crisis.

Millennials were born between the years 1981 and 1996.

Adult obesity is associated with a decrease in life expectancy for both men and women, as well as an increase in chronic disease.

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.

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

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

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