WRAL.com Health Team

Doctor: E-cigarretes don't help smokers kick habit

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:55:33 -0400

Although many smokers believe that e-cigarettes can help them kick a stubborn and unhealthy habit, the battery-powered devices still aren't recommended by medical doctors as a viable solution.

Duke patient receives lung transplant from living donors

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:06:22 -0400

Although it's generally believed that transplanted lungs must come from a person who has recently died, a woman and two donors who underwent surgery at Duke University Hospital are alive and well.

Price of genetic testing should decrease

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:27:23 -0400

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court limits the ability of companies to patent genes, which should bring down the cost of some genetic tests, according to Dr. Allen Mask.

Father is rare perfect match to donate kidney to son

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:30:40 -0400

A father finds out he's a perfect match to donate a kidney to his son, who is suffering from an autoimmune disease that is robbing him of kidney function.

Duke Hospital adds 160 rooms for critically ill patients

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:21:36 -0400

Duke's new Medical Pavilion has 608,000 square feet of energy-efficient space, a new ground-floor café and a serene interfaith chapel.

Genetic counseling important in combating breast cancer

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:02:48 -0400

Hereditary breast cancer only accounts for five to ten percent of all cases. Still there are many reasons why women, and some men, would seek genetic counseling and perhaps testing.

Artificial blood vessel shows promise in Duke tests

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:10:41 -0400

Duke surgeons implanted a first of its kind, bio-engineered blood vessel into a patient's arm. It's part of a clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of the tissue grown from human cells.

New breast cancer care center opening Monday

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:40:01 -0400

The latest Komen grant will serve to provide free breast exams and mammograms to 250 people in Orange County.

Teen health check-ups important but often neglected

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:30:04 -0400

Teenagers have health needs, ranging from vaccines to lifestyle factors, that shouldn't be overlooked as they grow into adults.