NEWS | HEALTH & SCIENCE
Pond to save water, provide park space
By Margot Tuchler | March 21, 2012A man-made pond will soon help Duke reduce its dependence on city water.
A man-made pond will soon help Duke reduce its dependence on city water.
Some researchers are hoping that soon, remote-controlled airplanes will be more than just toys and instead serve as potent conservation tools.
A recent study could counter the common belief that actively religious people are less likely to develop major depression.
Students who are part of the Duke-sponsored medical insurance plan may soon see a dip in the price of birth control.
Duke Integrative Medicine is now accepting insurance in order to increase patient access.
After more than one year of working with Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, The Monday Life plans to expand its fundraising efforts to five additional hospitals nationwide.
Although most experts focus on the biological nature of depression, the disorder’s social effects deserve more attention, said depression expert Michael Yapko in a seminar last week.
Discredited Duke oncologist Dr. Anil Potti has been officially reprimanded by a second state medical board.
Experts may be one step closer to understanding the universe.
Students interested in global health may soon be able to pursue a major in the field.
Disparities in immigrant health may reflect larger problems in U.S. health care, including a need for more preventative care.
The Tar Heels may face a notably healthier crowd of Cameron Crazies in Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday, according to data from Duke Student Health.
According to a recent Duke study, the nutritional quality of branded foods has decreased over the past 20 years since nutrition facts were required on food products.
A recent cancer drug shortage is threatening the prognosis of many pediatric cancer patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
To many of the people who contributed to the construction of the Duke Cancer Center, their return on investment has already been paid in full.
The Duke Cancer Center opened its doors this week to cancer patients, medical professionals and the Duke community.
Coastal Cancer Center announced Wednesday that it has cut ties with the former Duke oncologist following the airing of a 60 Minutes investigation regarding his work.
Universities across the state have joined forces to offer new resources in the battle against HIV.
Students were warned Monday about the risk of contracting a norovirus.
The Nicholas School will present its fourth annual LEAF Award to author and independent filmmaker John Sayles.