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In ancient times, people thought they were caused by evil spirits. We’ve come a long way since then, but still have much to learn about headaches. We'll find out more about this common malady and what help is out there. Our guests are Dr. Morris Levin, Associate Professor of Neurology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and a headache specialist at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Regional Headache Center Click here for more about
Dr. Levin.; and Dr. David Marks, co-author of THE HEADACHE PREVENTION COOKBOOK (with his wife, Dr. Laura Marks), medical reporter @WNBC-TV in New York City, and former medical director of the New England Center for Headache
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Dr. David Marks.

A major prescription drugs initiative, co-authored by New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg, passed the Senate yesterday with an overwhelming majority.

The measure closes loopholes in current law that delay the arrival of cheaper generic drugs to the marketplace.

The plan passed as an amendment to the medicare reform bill currently being debated in the Senate.

NHPR's Washington correspondent Judith Smelser reports.

The appeal of exotic pets. Ownership is booming in the U.S. but there are many unknown risks for both for humans and animals. We'll find out what those are, from the monkey virus to animal abandonment. Trish talks with Michael Dutton, veterinarian, Weare Animal Hospital, Jenna Dillon, Broken Reptile Rescue and Education, and Tom Sadowski, Pet City in Seabrook.

In addition to setting up a conference committee to work out a budget with the Senate today, the House also passed a controversial bill that would change the rules for selling health insurance to small groups.

And the House voted to make it easier for local school boards to fire poorly performing teachers.

NHPR?s David Darman has more.

In 1986, Janet Stone began a six year journey of caring for her dying parents. Added to the challenges of their failing health was her father's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. In her book, My Parents and Alzheimer's Janet explores her experiences as caregiver for her parents. She also shares her ideas for getting the most out of visits with loved ones, even as their body and mind are fading away.