Duke researchers have developed a model for how to effectively communicate research results to patients and help empower them towards their health and medical choices.

Lauren Covert, MD, is one of 10 recipients of the 2024 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards.

The combination of enzalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy significantly increases the chance of five-year survival for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, according to a study led by the Duke Cancer Institute.

Beverages account for a sizable portion of calories ingested by children and adolescents, often without much, if any, benefit in the form of vitamins, minerals, fiber, or protein. With so many new and tempting beverage choices available, from “healthy sodas” to energy drinks, what’s a parent to do?

Two Duke medical students partnered with the largest Latino-led organization in North Carolina to lead a two-hour workshop in Spanish focused on head and neck cancer awareness and early detection techniques.

Rising global temperatures are doing more than intensifying storms and heatwaves. 

Four Duke University School of Medicine students are among the 33 graduate students recently named 2025-26 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows.

A novel deep learning-based approach can help distinguish between local tumor recurrence and side effects of radiation therapy.

Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD, has received the Lucille Georg Award in the basic scientist category from the International Society of Human and Animal Mycoses (ISHAM). This distinguished award recognizes lifetime achievements and outstanding contributions to the field of medical mycology.

Dean Klotman and Manesh Patel, MD discuss the transformative role of philanthropy in advancing cardiovascular research and care at Duke. Their conversation highlights how the university's recent MADE FOR THIS fundraising campaign is fueling innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven support to shape the future of heart health.