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Think binge-drinking is no big deal? Research has shown it can cause lasting cognitive decline in teens and young adults—but a new study by a Duke researcher found that a common Alzheimer’s drug could be used to reverse these dangerous brain changes.
A global health expert pinned the anti-vaccine movement and neglected tropical diseases as two key causes of preventable deaths.
A breast-cancer surgeon and a romance studies professor walk into a room. There, over rosé and vegetarian sushi, they discuss their childhoods, their career stories, their thoughts on race in America and their shared history of immigration.
Exposure to secondhand smoke has been shown to cause negative effects for pregnant women, such as an increased risk for miscarriage and low birth weight. But a new Duke study has found that expectant mothers are now less likely to face secondhand smoke.
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded researchers at the Nicholas School of the Environment $954,000 to determine whether drones can help the military monitor forest fires and manage storm damage at coastal installations.
Hungry for pizza? Ordering it online might leave you with more slices than you initially planned, according to a Duke study.
Physician assistant and researcher Nathan Boucher discussed current directions in palliative care and hospice implementation at an event Monday.
Duke has partnered with Delta Air Lines to launch a program dedicated to offsetting carbon admissions produced by the institution.
On Thursday, a district court judge ruled that the antitrust lawsuit against Duke for an alleged no-hire agreement can be expanded into a class-action suit.
Plenty of groups say that improving early childhood programs is important, and a new initiative at Duke is doing just that.
To the majority of people who cannot wiggle their ears, a new study offers a consolation—all humans can wiggle their eardrums, just by moving their eyes.
Imagine you’re sick. Not a stretch, considering the severity of flu season at Duke has shut K-Ville down for students at least until Monday.
Life can be scary, and many advertisers try to appeal to this sense of fear when marketing their products. But consumers who have God in mind might not be as susceptible to this tactic, according to a new study.
Baseball prospects are notorious for not living up to expectations.
Children aren't allowed to visit Duke University Health System hospitals, at least for the time being.
Although many diseases infect the body and overpower the immune system with speed and sheer force, the dengue virus seems to take a different approach, according to new Duke research.
In the past year, shortages of lifesaving medicines and high prices for generic drugs have made headlines across the medical world. Now a group of hospital organizations are taking matters into their own hands.
Did you know that self-organizing bacteria can help pressure sensors?
The 75th anniversary of Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be marked by a three-part celebration in mid-September and a new building. The celebration will include a gala, a leadership seminar and a book detailing the physical therapy program’s history.
Ever seen thousands of sea turtles in Costa Rica lay their eggs during a mass-nesting event? Probably not—it’s difficult even for scientists to observe. But using drone technology, a study co-led by a Duke researcher gained greater insights into the phenomenon.
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