Myth of 'death panels' persists despite correct information
By Maggie Spini | January 18, 2013Myths can be hard to debunk—particularly when centered on contentious issues like access to and affordability of health care.
Myths can be hard to debunk—particularly when centered on contentious issues like access to and affordability of health care.
Researchers discovered that sickle cells, unlike normal red blood cells, can obstruct up to 88 percent of tumor blood vessels.
A Duke study on great apes shows that humans are not alone when it comes to “paying it forward.”
Duke researchers found that the whales also sing while hunting for food
A new immunotherapy treatment created by Duke researchers holds promise for patients with aggressive brain tumors.
Implantable heart defibrillators have similar survival benefits in everyday use as they do in clinical trials.
Unemployment may impact more than just the wallet or the pocketbook—it could actually kill you.
African savannahs once teeming with wildlife have been fragmented by human development.
Students should try to make it back to their beds rather than crash on the couch.
A recent Duke study raises concerns over Boston’s natural gas pipeline system.
The largest animals on earth emulate ballerinas before killing their prey.
Contrary to what Stephen Colbert said, the Duke Quidditch team will not be able to take advantage of it.
Researchers have broken ground on how living near fracking sites influences property value.
A team of scientists has determined a link between the size of the amygdala, a structure in the brain associated with fear response, and the presence of PTSD.
A new course discussing maternal and child health issues will be offered Spring 2013.
Living near livestock populations increases the risk of exposure to certain strains of MRSA, even for residents who do not handle livestock.
The ability to map the human genome promises medicinal benefits while posing ethical questions.
Petes explores the mechanisms of cancer cells by examining a less menacing subject—yeast.
Kathleen Pryer’s ferns were born with a little Lady Gaga in them.
Those close to Lefkowitz were not surprised by the Nobel Prize because his research has had a significant impact.