Sudarshan Rajagopal, MD, PhD, has been named the new director of the Duke Physician-Scientist Strong Start Award Program, a flagship initiative funded by the Nanaline H.

When you feel toothpaste's minty tingle, it's caused by the opening of a molecular "door" found in sensory nerve cells in your mouth.

As NASA prepares for longer missions beyond Earth orbit, researchers have used data from NASA's Artemis I mission and sophisticated virtual human models developed at Duke to demonstrate a promising strategy for protecting astronauts from dangerous radiation during deep-space travel.

Bryan Sexton, PhD, chief wellness officer for Duke Health Integrated Practice, shares simple, research-backed practices that can improve well-being, reduce burnout, and fit into even the busiest schedules.

What inspires the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists? In this conversation, Dean Mary Klotman sits down with Ashley Truong, an MD-PhD student, and Divyam Goel, an MD student, to discuss their journeys to Duke, the experiences shaping their education, and their vision for the future of health care.

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast, North Carolina's geography does more than shape its landscape. It may also influence the health risks people face.

E-cigarettes help many smokers quit. Duke researchers say there’s a catch.

Stroke, ALS, and other neurodegenerative and acute brain disorders can rob people of the ability to speak.

Heidi T. Jacobe, MD, MSCS, will join Duke Health as chair of the Department of Dermatology, effective December 1, 2026.

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