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The meniscus, the little cushion of shock-absorbing cartilage in the knee, is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Meniscus tears frequently sideline sports stars and even plague sedentary elderly. But diagnosing them can be tricky and then patients face a bewildering array of treatment options, as Melinda Beck explains on Lunch Break.

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One in every 88 U.S. children has been diagnosed with an autism-like disorder, a government report says, up sharply since figures were last published in 2009, but the reasons for the increase largely remain a puzzle to public-health officials. Shirley Wang has details on The News Hub.

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WSJ’s Jess Bravin examines the topics surrounding the health care law final day of arguments before the Supreme Court, including whether components of the law can stand if the individual mandate is struck down. Photo: Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images

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WSJ’s Anna Mathews examines a battle being waged between Pittsburgh’s UPMC hospital and insurer Highmark over patients and how consolidation in the health-care industry is spurring similar tensions. Photo: AP Photo/UPMC, Ronald A. Fontana

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WSJ’s Sarah Needleman reports on concerns facing the small business community as the Supreme Court hears arguments on Tuesday regarding the mandate associated with Presidnet Obama’s health care law. AP Photo.

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A large crowd of people protesting, and supporting, the health care overhaul descended Monday on the Supreme Court, which is deciding whether the law is constitutional. WSJ’s Neil Hickey reports the people had a variety of reasons for being there.

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Around the country, state and federal health officials are battling a continued rise in tick-borne diseases including Lyme, babeosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Laura Landro has details on Lunch Break.

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As the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding President Obama’s health care law, Barrons.com’s Johanna Bennett makes a stop on Mean Street to look at the strength of the health care sector on Wall Street. Photo: AP.

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Does Congress have the power to mandate that everyone in the U.S. have health insurance? The Manhattan Institute’s Avik Roy and Columbia University’s Gillian Metzger discuss the Supreme Court’s hearing of the case with WSJ Legal reporter Ashby Jones.

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Noise is one of the great under appreciated health hazards of our day, damaging not just our hearing, but affecting brain and heart health as well. A.J. Jacobs, author of “Drop Dead Healthy,” explains why to WSJ’s Gary Rosen.

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