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April 1, 2015 4:28 PM

Why managing your health means less medicine, not more

Dr. H. Gilbert Welch argues that Americans seek out tests, treatments and attention from doctors and "too many people are being tested and exposed to the harmful effects of the testing process."

by Emily Kaiser

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April 1, 2015 1:09 PM

What Indiana, Arkansas religious freedom laws really mean

Listen to our discussion about what these religious freedom laws say, how they are legally interpreted and what it means in our political landscape.

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April 1, 2015 11:46 AM

Screen Time: 'Serena'

For this week's Screen Time, Kerri and Stephanie discussed the film "Serena." Listen to their discussion.

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April 1, 2015 10:47 AM

Managing your money: Last-minute tax questions

Budget cuts at the IRS are making for long waits and bad taxpayer service for people trying to file.

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March 31, 2015 4:10 PM

What really happened at the O.K. Corral

It turns out the shootout didn't even happen at a corral. Mary Doria Russell digs for truth in the American myth of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

by Tracy Mumford

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March 31, 2015 2:33 PM

Why marriage doesn't pull people out of poverty

The decline of marriage over the past 50 years is not the cause of our current economic insecurity and inequality, but really more the result of it, Nicole Sussner Rodgers said.

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March 31, 2015 12:06 PM

Literary mysteries: Did Tolkien really create entire languages for his books?

This week, we tackle the mystery of J.R.R. Tolkien's invented languages. Elves, Orcs, Ents, Hobbits -- each had their own specific language, complete with grammar.

by Tracy Mumford

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March 31, 2015 9:06 AM

How primary doctors are making it personal

A growing number of primary care doctors are leaving the traditional medical clinic and insurance systems behind and working more directly with patients.

by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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March 30, 2015 3:30 PM

Are parents rethinking youth football after Chris Borland's retirement?

What does it mean for young football fans, aspiring players and their parents to see San Francisco linebacker Chris Borland leave the organization for his future health?