Roland Martin
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Sickle Cell Truth. Hormone Imbalance. Cancer Risk for Unmarried Adults #SecondOpinion
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May 9, 2026
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56:22Now Playing5.7.2026 #SecondOpinion w/ Dr. Ebony J. Hilton: Sickle Cell Truth. Hormone Imbalance. Cancer Risk for Unmarried Adults #SecondOpinion | S1 E13
This episode of #SecondOpinion with Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton tackles the health issues, stressors, and disparities impacting Black communities and families every day.
The show opens with an in-depth discussion on sickle cell disease and why it disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Dr. Lakiea Bailey, founder of the Sickle Cell Community Consortium, explains how the disease affects the body, the challenges patients face in the healthcare system, and the growing fight for policy protections, funding equity, and support for Black-led organizations serving the sickle cell community.
Next, certified nutrition specialist Esosa Edosomwan, also known as “The Hormone Lady,” breaks down hormone imbalance, menopause, stress, birth control, hair relaxers, endometriosis, and hormone replacement therapy. The conversation explores how hormones influence nearly every part of the body and why so many women are searching for answers about symptoms that often go ignored or dismissed.
The episode then examines new research linking unmarried adults to higher cancer risk. Dr. Paul Harvey discusses the medical findings, why never-married Black men showed some of the highest cancer rates in the study, and how social support, screenings, stress, and lifestyle factors can impact long-term health outcomes.
The conversation continues with licensed therapist Robin May, who explores the emotional side of relationships, social support, and the growing discussion around “invisible labor.” The segment breaks down how the mental and emotional load many women carry in relationships can contribute to stress, resentment, burnout, and physical health concerns over time.
In the closing Prescription of the Week, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton explains how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can affect the body, from sleep disruption and weight gain to insulin resistance, skin changes, and long-term metabolic health.
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