News from NYU Langone Health
More parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, putting babies at risk, LI doctors say
Newsday
A growing number of parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, increasing infants' vulnerability to a rare but life-threatening bleeding disorder, according to federal data. Long Island doctors are seeing the repercussions, which they attribute to medical mistrust fueled by social media. Erika Banks, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, noted that while the condition is rare, the shot is a preventative vitamin that poses no harm and protects against potentially life-threatening bleeding into the brain and bowel in the unlucky few who have the deficiency.
1/16/2026
This Fitness Metric Can Predict How Long You’ll Live. Here Are 3 Simple Ways to Improve It
Oprah Daily
VO2 max, a measure of the body's oxygen use during intense exercise, is a key predictor of longevity and is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and diabetes. According to Julie A. Delphin, MD, cardiologist at Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health and member of the MIgnone Women’s Health Collaborative at NYU Langone Health, this metric can be improved easily with exercise. Dr. Delphin suggests incorporating strength-training moves like pushups or squats into a morning routine and adding mini sprints to cardio workouts to boost VO2 max.
Also reporting was: MSN
1/15/2026
Tempus-NYU Langone Collaboration Advances Precision Oncology
Hospital & Healthcare Management
Tempus and NYU Langone Health have signed a multi-year strategic collaboration to drive precision oncology using molecular profiling and data-driven research. The Tempus-NYU Langone collaboration will enable the work of the Center for Molecular Oncology at NYU Langone Health’s Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a comprehensive effort to study the biology of cancer as it evolves over time.
1/15/2026
Study Finds Hearing Aids May Lower Dementia Risk
FOX 5 THE 5 O'CLOCK NEWS
Purvi S. Parikh, MD, immunologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses a study suggesting that using hearing aids may lower the risk of developing dementia by 33%. She speculates that this could be because better hearing allows individuals to stay more socially and mentally engaged. Dr. Parikh also highlights another study showing that light exercise, such as walking or doing chores for an hour a day, can reduce the risk of death from conditions like heart disease and diabetes by 14%.
1/15/2026
When 2026 hospital rankings will be released for Long Island
Newsday
An overview of major hospital rankings for Long Island outlines release schedules for 2026 from various organizations, including Healthgrades, Newsweek, Leapfrog, and U.S. News & World Report. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System, typically updated in July, awarded a five-star rating in 2025 to NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. Other recipients included Catholic Health’s St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and Northwell’s Glen Cove Hospital. Health experts advise patients to use these rankings as a starting point for making healthcare decisions, alongside guidance from physicians.
1/16/2026
