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After being diagnosed with cancer, people often ask one question first: "How long do I have?" Doctors usually overestimate the time, and patients often don't understand it's a range, not one number.

In a new study, an easy-to-use app did just as good a job as the machines in an eye doctor's office. That's a boon for people in low-income countries — and really for anyone with vision issues.

The CDC reported the first case of HIV 40 years ago. Since then, health officials and advocates learned much more about the virus and how to prevent it. But Black women are being infected at unusually high rates. Outreach organizations are working to change that.

This year, 25 percent fewer teens reported using marijuana, alcohol or nicotine in the past year compared to 2020. It’s the largest year to year drop in teen substance use in the 46 years the survey has been conducted.

Nursing employees suffer 35,000 back and other injuries nearly every year. But many career-ending injuries could be prevented if hospitals brought in new technology and taught "safe patient handling."

The "Sound Medicine" show for Sept. 28, 2014 includesThe ethical issues surrounding Ebola, and how they are evolving Radio in West Africa may be the key…

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The "Sound Medicine" program for Sept. 14, 2014 includesCould a 'bionic pancreas' help regulate blood sugar levels for those with diabetes?A look at eye…

Part OnePart TwoPart ThreeThis show originally aired on Dec. 1, 2013.