News from NYU Langone Health
Scientists reveal why breast cancer risk spikes at a very specific time in life
Parade Magazine
Recent research published in Nature reveals how breast tissue changes with age, particularly during menopause, which can increase the risk for breast cancer. The study found that as women age, the number of cells in breast tissue decreases. Commenting on the findings, Marleen Meyers, MD, medical oncologist and clinical professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, explains that disruption to the stromal tissue surrounding breast cells is associated with a higher risk of aggressive cancer. She notes that the microenvironment, not just age, may determine the likelihood of developing an aggressive cancer. The article also discusses other risk factors and preventive measures.
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6/11/2026
Inside Interoception: The hidden sense of how you feel inside
MIT Technology Review
An article explains interoception, the body's sense of its internal state, and its implications for understanding conditions from obesity to anxiety. It highlights how the brain processes vast amounts of unconscious data. Moriah Thomason, PhD, the Barakett Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and vice chair of research, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, notes that humans are built to have limited conscious awareness to function successfully. The piece also details research on the vagus nerve and the discovery of PIEZO proteins.
6/12/2026
Brain 'switchboard' may explain how memories last a lifetime
Earth.com
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have identified a 'memory switchboard' in mouse brains that may explain how memories are both adaptable and lasting. Published in *Nature*, the study found that a small group of hippocampal cells manages incoming and outgoing signals, creating separate channels. Co-lead author Joaquín Gonzalez, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone Health, said this helps explain memory's dual nature. Co-senior author György Buzsáki, MD, PhD, the Biggs Professor of Neuroscience and professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the findings could also inform AI development to prevent 'catastrophic forgetting'.
Also reporting was: Technology Networks
6/11/2026
ACG: New blood-based CRC test guidance asks ‘too much’ of patients navigating screening
Healio Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology has raised concerns about new American Cancer Society guidelines that add blood-based tests as an option for colorectal cancer screening, fearing patients may choose these less accurate tests over more effective methods. Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine and director of outcomes research in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that the blood test's accuracy is lower than stool tests for early-stage cancer and advanced polyps.
6/11/2026
Association of Indians in America-NY honors several pathbreaking achievers
News India Times
The Association of Indians in America – New York Chapter honored several Indian American achievers at its Annual Benefit Gala on 7 June 2026. Among the honorees was Aprajita Mattoo, MD, assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, associate program director for the Division of Nephrology Fellowship, and director of the nephrology curriculum for the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A transplant nephrologist at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, she was recognized for her work in xenotransplantation. Other recipients included physicians from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mount Sinai Heart Hospital.
6/11/2026
Century-old tuberculosis vaccine could help treat diabetes, trials hint. How?
Live Science
New clinical trial results suggest the century-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine may benefit people with type 1 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. The research, presented at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting, has been a subject of controversy. Commenting on the phase 2 trials, Gillian Goddard, MD, an endocrinologist and adjunct assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that the data suggests BCG could reduce insulin resistance and the amount of insulin needed. She added that while further trials are necessary, the vaccine could become another tool for improving the lives of patients with type 1 diabetes.
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6/11/2026
3 tips for traveling during extreme heat
PBS News Hour - Health
As forecasters predict above-average summer temperatures, travelers should take precautions to stay safe in extreme heat, advises Alexander Azan, MD, assistant professor of population health and medicine at NYU Langone Health. He suggests checking the heat index before traveling, planning strenuous activities for cooler parts of the day, and ensuring lodging has reliable air conditioning. The article also recommends packing light-colored clothing, a reusable water bottle, and sunscreen. It is also important to be aware of who you are traveling with, as older adults, young children, and people with certain medical conditions are more vulnerable to heat.
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6/11/2026
Maternity induces lasting gene-expression changes in mouse brains
The Transmitter
A new study reports that motherhood creates extensive, long-term gene-expression changes in the brains of mice, regulated by dopamine in the hippocampus. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found similar patterns in postmortem human brain samples. Commenting on the research, Robert Froemke, the Skirball Professor of Genetics in the Department of Neuroscience and professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the paper makes him consider the importance of the hippocampus in pup-rearing more strongly. Dayu Lin, professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, added that the epigenetic mechanism helps explain the long-lasting nature of these changes.
6/12/2026
UroToday
Initial results from the prospective, multi-center VAPOR 2 study demonstrated that water vapor therapy effectively ablates prostate tissue in men with localized, intermediate-risk prostate cancer, with low rates of procedural morbidity. A subset analysis of 110 men at 12-month follow-up showed that 6-month biopsies revealed only benign tissue in 75% of treated regions. Patients also experienced a median PSA reduction of 58%. The study's authors include researchers from multiple institutions, including NYU Grossman School of Medicine's James Wysock, MD, assistant professor of urology, Michael Schwartz, MD, clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and Richard I. Levin, MD, Professor Emeritus of Medicine.
6/12/2026
The Queens Gazette
A new one-man show by retired New York City police officer Al Gonzales, “Officer Confessions of a South Bronx Cop,” will premiere in Astoria. The show explores his experiences and the mental health challenges officers face. The article cites National Institutes of Health affiliated studies, including research led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, which found strong associations between PTSD and maladaptive coping mechanisms like problematic alcohol and substance use among the city's police officers. Gonzales reflects on the drinking culture within the NYPD during his time on the force.
6/11/2026
Department of Trucks: Brooklynites beg for relief on Third Ave. as safety redesign stalls
Streetsblog New York
Sunset Park residents are opposing a Department of Transportation proposal to expand truck routes on Third and Second Avenues, citing safety concerns as a planned redesign of the corridor has stalled. Fred Mosher, architect and regulatory director for development and facilities at NYU Langone Health, stated the new routes would create a “safety conflict” for the hundreds of staff and patients at its local medical center. He noted that many people cross the proposed Second Avenue truck route to access the subway, posing a significant risk.
6/12/2026
