Abortion Pill Fight. Child Trauma. RFK’s Tanning Bed Push #SecondOpinion

5.28.2026 #SecondOpinion w/ Dr. Ebony J. Hilton: Abortion Pill Fight. Child Trauma. RFK’s Tanning Bed Push #SecondOpinion | S1 E18

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Access to abortion medication, childhood trauma, men’s reproductive health, and teen tanning beds are all at the center of this episode of #SecondOpinion with Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton. Four major conversations examine how policy, parenting, public health, and long-term wellness continue shaping lives across the country.

The show opens with Monica Simpson, Executive Director of SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, discussing the ongoing Supreme Court and legal battles surrounding mifepristone and telemedicine abortion access. The conversation examines reproductive rights, healthcare deserts in Georgia, Black maternal healthcare disparities, and why advocates say telehealth remains a lifeline for underserved communities.

Next, London-based family doctor Dr. Sermed Mezher breaks down new research suggesting a father’s fitness and lifestyle habits before conception may influence the health of future children. The discussion explores sperm microRNAs, smoking risks, paternal health, and why men’s wellness matters long before pregnancy begins.

The episode then turns to one of the most difficult but important conversations in medicine: child abuse and trauma. Double board-certified pediatrician Dr. Kendra K. Ham explains how abuse impacts children emotionally, mentally, and physically, the warning signs adults should never ignore, and how childhood trauma can continue affecting health and relationships well into adulthood.

Later, dermatologist Dr. Sumayah Taliaferro joins the show to discuss growing concerns over expanded tanning bed access for teens. The segment examines UV exposure, skin cancer risks, premature aging, and why health experts continue warning against tanning beds for young people.

In the Prescription of the Week, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton explains how Adverse Childhood Experiences, also known as ACEs, can reshape the brain and body for years after childhood trauma occurs. The segment explores toxic stress, inflammation, anxiety, heart disease, chronic illness, and the long-term health consequences tied to unresolved childhood trauma.

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