Domestic Violence Reality. Pancreatic Cancer. ALS Warning Signs. Scrolling & Pooping #SecondOpinion

4.30.2026 #SecondOpinion w/ Dr. Ebony J. Hilton: Domestic Violence Reality. Pancreatic Cancer. ALS Warning Signs. Scrolling While Pooping #SecondOpinion | S1 E14

What’s happening behind closed doors, inside your body, and even in everyday habits could be putting lives at risk. This episode of #SecondOpinion with Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton takes on urgent issues that impact safety, survival, and long-term health.

The show opens with a critical conversation on domestic violence, where licensed therapist Robin May and advocate Nichelle Wilson break down the warning signs, the emotional and psychological toll, and why leaving is often far more complex than people realize. The discussion focuses on how abuse develops over time, how it affects both the mind and body, and what healing and support can look like for survivors.

The episode then turns to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers in the United States. Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, President of the National Medical Association, explains why early detection is so difficult, why Black Americans face higher rates and worse outcomes, and what new treatments and research— including emerging therapies and vaccine development—could mean for patients.

Next, the focus shifts to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Dr. Richard T. Benson outlines how the disease affects the nervous system, the early symptoms that are often overlooked, and what current research is revealing about progression, risk, and potential advances in care.

The conversation also takes a closer look at a common habit many people overlook. Gastroenterologist Dr. Nadia S. Sanford explains how prolonged sitting—especially while using your phone on the toilet—can increase the risk of hemorrhoids, and what simple changes in behavior can help protect your digestive health.

In the closing segment, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton delivers her Prescription of the Week, addressing domestic violence with clarity and compassion. She emphasizes that abuse can take many forms, reminds survivors that they are not alone, and underscores the importance of recognizing the signs, seeking help, and taking steps toward safety and healing.

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