A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs 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. Michelle Andrews
Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet 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. Yuki Noguchi
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection 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. Maria Godoy
Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time 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. Katia Riddle
Everything you need to know about measles, as cases continue to climb NPR's Scott Simon asks Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the cases of measles in the country and what Americans should know about the disease. Scott Simon
The dangers of measles can be severe and long lasting, doctors warn As the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico continues to grow, doctors say this is a good time to remember just how dangerous measles can be - even years after an infection. Maria Godoy
Checking back in with a doctor 5 years after he was on the frontlines of the pandemic Dr. Kurt Papenfus, CEO of a small rural hospital in Colorado, was a memorable voice on NPR 5 years ago when he recounted his run in with "the 'rona beast." How is he five years later? John Daley
Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads. Sarah Boden
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual. Ayana Archie
