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A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs

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The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough.

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Medical Music Mondays: 3 LPs and 1 DJ

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There are several things you can do to increase your likelihood of success when performing a lumbar puncture in children. Local anesthesia! Early stylet removal! Needle bevel to the hips! Lyrics [CHORUS] Three LPs and one DJ Spinal tap procedure learn the right way [VERSE] Yo, roll the kid side lying tight Or upright holder if that seems right! Early sty let removal, thats the trick, Steady with the hands, dont move too quick!

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Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection

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The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.

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Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time

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With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.

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The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patients

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While the VA never offered gender-affirming surgery, it did offer treatments like hormone therapy. The agency says less than than 0.1% of the 9 million veterans it provides care for identify as trans.

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Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet

NPR Health

As cancer rates rise among people under 50, more and more parents are facing the heightened emotions and challenging logistics of raising kids while going through treatment.

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Here are ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time

NPR Health

Managing screen time for kids it's one of the issues that defines modern parenthood. Teenagers who often do not want to be managed present a set of extra challenges. The American Psychological Association has a new tool kit full of strategies to help parents.

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Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico. How can you stay safe?

NPR Health

The measles outbreak continues in the United States. We look at what kind of threats it presents, how long it might go on and how people can keep themselves safe.

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