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Prescription Drug Prices

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than many other countries. Insulin, for instance, can cost as much as four times what it does elsewhere in the world. Lawmakers in Washington are considering ways to reduce prescription drug costs. Though some in the pharmaceutical industry say those measures will "stifle innovation." The debate over prescription drug prices. see more
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Prescription Drug Prices

Americans pay more for prescription drugs than many other countries. Insulin, for instance, can cost as much as four times what it does elsewhere in the world. Lawmakers in Washington are considering ways to reduce prescription drug costs. Though some in the pharmaceutical industry say those measures will "stifle innovation." The debate over prescription drug prices. see more
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Your Teen May Not Be Getting Enough Sleep

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Teenagers need about nine hours of sleep, according to sleep experts. But a recent study finds that up to one third of adolescents don't regularly get even seven hours of sleep at night, which can impact their physical and mental health. We'll discuss the study and the sleep needs of our teens.

Guests:

Katherine Keyes, assistant professor of epidemiology at Columbia University and author of the study, "The Great Sleep Recession"

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center

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