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Black Health at Risk. HIV Crisis. Shocking EBV Risks. Baby Sleep Secrets #SecondOpinion
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57:04Now Playing5.14.2026 #SecondOpinion w/ Dr. Ebony J. Hilton: Black Health at Risk. HIV Crisis. Shocking EBV Risks. Baby Sleep Secrets
More than 16 thousand Floridians who rely on HIV treatment assistance are facing uncertainty after major funding cuts triggered national outrage and emergency action from the state. This episode of #SecondOpinion with Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton breaks down the growing concerns surrounding HIV care access, long-term treatment stability, and what happens when life-saving medication is put at risk.
Florida Representative Felicia Robinson joins the show to discuss the HIV funding crisis impacting the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program, the emergency funding signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, and the fears surrounding the June funding deadline. The conversation examines what’s at stake for thousands of Floridians who depend on consistent access to HIV medication and care.
Dr. Zandraetta Tims-Cook, infectious disease specialist and medical director of Faebris, explains what living with HIV looks like today, how treatment has evolved over the decades, and why consistency in medication access is critical. The discussion also addresses the stigma many patients still face and why early diagnosis can dramatically improve long-term health outcomes.
The episode then turns to new research surrounding Epstein-Barr Virus, also known as EBV. Epidemiologist Dr. Kenyatta Stephens breaks down how a virus carried by most Americans may be connected to multiple sclerosis, lupus, dementia, and other age-related diseases. The conversation explores how viruses can remain dormant in the body for decades and what scientists are now learning about the relationship between infection, inflammation, and aging.
Next, sleep coach and author Nesta Lumpkin joins the show to discuss why so many parents struggle with sleep deprivation after having children and how establishing healthy sleep routines can improve the health of both babies and parents. She explains the science behind sleep training, the emotional toll exhaustion can take on families, and why maternal rest is a critical part of postpartum wellness.
In the Prescription of the Week, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton explains why walking remains one of the most effective and underrated forms of exercise. From blood sugar control and heart health to stress reduction, glute activation, and metabolic support, the segment highlights how small daily habits can create major long-term health benefits.
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