Supplements May Offer Protection Against Stomach Cancer
Study suggests taking a multivitamin reduces risk of stomach cancer by 30%, especially for those with a low-quality diet.
Menthol Ban Looming, Cigarette Makers Turn to Synthetic Substitutes
Synthetic chemicals that mimic menthol’s cooling sensations are being added to newly introduced “non-menthol” cigarettes in states that have banned the additive, according to a new study from Duke Health.
Felicia Pagliuca Follows Her Fascination
When Felicia Pagliuca arrived at Duke as a first-year undergraduate student from Asheville, she was only 16, but she was already fascinated by biology and physics. She knew she wanted to do scientific research “someday.”
Mary E. Klotman's Friday Message & Conversation with Beverly Gray, MD
Mary Klotman, MD talks with Beverly Gray, MD, a vocal advocate for reproductive rights and women's health about recent legislative measures to restrict abortion rights.
What Women Want: Study Unravels Choices about Breast Reconstruction
From post-surgical appearance to recovery time, researchers study what matters most to women when choosing breast reconstruction surgery.
Two Duke Scientists Awarded NIH Grants for High-Risk, High-Reward Research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to two Duke University School of Medicine faculty members through the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward (HRHR) Research Program.
Hispanic Heritage and Language Influence COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination
From Dominican and Puerto Rican to Mexican heritage, the choices made in confronting the virus are as diverse as the cultures represented in a new national study of COVID-19 patterns led by Duke University School of Medicine.
Singapore Health Minister’s Visit Highlights Duke-NUS Partnership
Singaporean Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung led a delegation from the Ministry of Health, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Duke-NUS Medical School on a visit to Duke on Sept. 18 for a full day of meetings with leadership, faculty, and students as well as a tour of the Duke Outpatient Clinic.
Antibiotic Shows Effectiveness Against Deadly Staph Infections
An antibiotic that has shown effectiveness for bacterial pneumonia also appears successful in fighting methicillin-resistant staph infections, reports a team led by Duke Health.