Cells inside our bodies divide constantly for growth and repair, but it’s a carefully controlled business. Mistakes can lead to diseases like cancer. 

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation across western North Carolina, families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities face heightened challenges accessing essential health care and support services. To address these needs, Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is partnering with local organizations to provide resources and coordinated care for these vulnerable communities.

 Discovery at Duke School of Medicine suggests a new way to tackle the root cause of nerve pain by helping cells share energy.      

Study shows stress before surgery, even if not especially overwhelming, can sabotage recovery for older adults. 

Kate McDaniel, PhD, MSW, has been named the new director of Duke AHEAD, the Academy for Health Professions Education and Academic Development.

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In 2021, Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD, and Tomeico Faison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, partnered to create an initiative to empower future health professionals with skills to make informed financial decisions.

General internist Caroline Sloan, MD, and infectious diseases specialist Cameron Wolfe, MBBS, share tips on how to prevent seasonal illnesses — and what to do if you do get sick.