NYU Langone and NYU Grossman in the News
These foods could be boosting your brain — while others may be doing damage
New York Post
In an interview, Shae Datta, MD, director of the concussion division at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island and co-director of NYU Langone's Concussion Center, discusses which foods can help maintain brain health and which ones might be detrimental. Dr. Datta explains the importance of 'good fats' and identifies specific foods that people may want to reconsider to ensure their brain is functioning optimally.
10/05/2026
New study suggests possible connection between GLP-1s and hair loss in men
The Washington Post
A new study from researchers at NYU Langone Health links higher levels of the GLP-1 receptor in the blood with an increased likelihood of male-pattern hair loss. Published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the research suggests a potential biological connection between GLP-1 drugs and thinning hair in men. The findings show that higher GLP-1 activity was associated with approximately 7 percent greater odds of this type of hair loss. Senior study author Lynn Petukhova, PhD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology and the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, cautioned the study does not prove causality.
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10/03/2026
NYU launches plastics research center focused on health risks
New York Weekly
New York University launched the NYC Center for Healthier Plastic Solutions on 1 October 2026, a collaboration between the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The center will research plastic degradation, microplastics, and potential health effects. It will use high-throughput testing and artificial intelligence to compare new polymer formulations. The center is co-directed by Miguel Modestino of NYU Tandon and Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics, vice chair of pediatric research, and the Jim G. Hendrick, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The initiative builds on existing work supported by nearly $20 million in funding.
10/01/2026
New approach hopes to stop pancreatic cancer
Newsmax
Scientists are pursuing an experimental strategy called 'cancer interception' to stop pancreatic cancer before tumors become deadly by treating precancerous growths in high-risk individuals. Anirban Maitra, MD, director of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, commented that this promising approach was not possible just a few years ago. The article also covers a newly approved FDA drug, daraxonrasib, advances in early detection studies, and the potential for a preventative vaccine, while noting the risks associated with treating healthy individuals with powerful medications.
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10/02/2026
A fresh start for East Meadow’s Matty Mazzello
East Meadow Herald
An 11-year-old East Meadow resident, Matty Mazzello, has begun a fresh start in middle school, officially cancer-free after battling T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Following his diagnosis in June 2023, Matty received extensive treatment at the NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids in Mineola. Chana Glasser, MD, division chief of pediatric hematology and oncology at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, who oversaw his care, praised his resilience and positive attitude throughout two years of chemotherapy and blood transfusions. Matty’s family hopes sharing his recovery story will inspire others during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Also reporting was: MSN
10/02/2026
What to expect after breast cancer surgery, according to breast surgeons
People
An article details what patients can expect during recovery from breast cancer surgery. Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, chief of breast surgery and director of the Women’s Early Onset Cancer Program at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, notes that patients are often surprised by post-surgery numbness and discomfort. She advises them to contact their surgical team about fever, worsening swelling, or significant pain. Dr. Gemignani also highlights the emotional aspect as patients wait for pathology results for further treatment decisions. Sylvia Reyes, MD, a surgeon at Northwell Health, also provides commentary on managing post-operative soreness and activity levels.
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10/02/2026
Eye doctor warns of 7 lifestyle habits that could be aging your eyes
Fox News
Douglas R. Lazzaro, MD, vice chair of clinical affairs and business development for the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, explains how lifestyle habits such as sun exposure, poor lighting, dehydration, diet, and sleep can accelerate the aging of the eyes. He also highlights that routine exams can help detect and prevent conditions that impact vision.
10/04/2026
Rare male breast cancer brain metastases yield to precision radiosurgery in global study
SCIENMAG
A multicenter retrospective study in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology examined stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases from male breast cancer, aggregating data from twelve institutions, including NYU Langone. The findings demonstrated a 97.3% local control rate for treated tumors across 19 patients. The procedure significantly reduced neurological symptoms and preserved patients' daily functioning. This research provides direct evidence that radiosurgery practices, developed primarily in female cohorts, translate safely and effectively to men with this rare condition, providing crucial clinical data for this overlooked population.
10/02/2026
The Guardian
A lawsuit from a former Cornell University student alleging she was gang-raped after ingesting ketamine is highlighting concerns about the drug's use in sexual assaults and its relationship with New York's voluntary intoxication laws. Providing expert commentary, Joseph J. Palamar, PhD, MPH, professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that ketamine can be overwhelming. He notes that the drug can make it difficult for a person to speak or withdraw consent, and at high doses, they may not even realize they are being touched.
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10/02/2026
AMA Research Challenge recognized institutions
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association's 2026 Research Challenge Poster Symposium & Semifinals recognized participating institutions from nearly 200 medical schools and more than 140 residency programs. NYU Langone Health was named a semifinalist in the residency and international institutions category. The NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine was also listed among the recognized medical schools. The challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty medical research conference for medical students and residents. Other recognized local institutions included Mount Sinai Medical Center and Northwell Health.
10/02/2026
More and more young children now taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Cardiovascular Business
According to new research published in Pediatrics, the use of GLP-1 drugs among obese children aged 8 to 11 without diabetes has significantly increased, rising from 0.03% in 2019 to 9.3% in 2026. The study's first author, Babak J. Orandi, MD, PhD, a transplant surgeon, obesity specialist, and associate professor of surgery and medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that while absolute numbers are low, use is accelerating rapidly. The research also found that children in higher-income areas were 55% more likely to receive these drugs. Co-author Allan B. Massie, PhD, associate professor of surgery and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, highlighted the need for equitable access.
10/02/2026
Algorithms that fill in the blanks
Imaging Technology News
Developments in artificial intelligence are enabling medical imaging with incomplete data. Researchers at NYU Langone Health and Meta AI showed that using AI to fill in missing information allowed for a twofold reduction in scan time for knee MRIs. This aligns with a broader trend, exemplified by FanousPhotonics' new SCANIMUS technology, which uses deep learning to reconstruct clear pathology images from blurry scans. This approach trades initial image clarity for speed and lower hardware costs, with AI compensating for imperfections to deliver accurate results for classification and image reconstruction.
10/02/2026
Olympic champion Claire Thompson retires from hockey to become a surgeon
Hoodline
Olympic champion and professional hockey player Claire Thompson has retired from the sport to return full time to medical school. Thompson will resume her studies at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where she aims to become an orthopedic surgeon. A Toronto native and Princeton University graduate, she was initially accepted into the class of 2026 before delaying her start to continue her hockey career. She is now on track to graduate with the class of 2027 and plans to complete a five-year orthopedic surgery residency.
10/02/2026
What your next blood test might reveal about your brain health
MindBodyGreen
A large-scale study analyzed electronic health records from patients at NYU Langone Hospitals and the Veterans Health Administration, suggesting a common inflammation marker may predict future dementia risk. The research, which included 284,530 patients from NYU Langone, found that an elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was independently associated with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In the cohort from NYU Langone, individuals with a higher NLR showed a 7% increased risk. The findings add to growing evidence that systemic inflammation plays a significant role in long-term brain health.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Health
10/03/2026
Medical Daily
A new CDC report finds that during 73 unannounced drills testing avian flu preparedness, initial screening staff asked about sick animal contact in only 9.6% of cases. The drills, conducted across 69 facilities mostly in New York City, used actors from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Standardized Patient Program to simulate patients. While patients were masked promptly, isolation was weaker, occurring in 71.2% of drills. The report also found that clinicians wore all required protective gear in only 25% of encounters, revealing gaps in infection prevention and control for potential avian influenza cases.
10/03/2026
Proton spine-and-brain radiation doubles survival in cancer spread to brain linings, review finds
SCIENMAG
A systematic review co-authored by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine suggests that proton-based craniospinal irradiation is associated with more than double the median survival for patients with leptomeningeal disease. Published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology, the review found the median survival was 10.7 months with proton therapy, compared to 4.5 months with conventional whole-brain radiotherapy. The analysis highlights proton beams' ability to reduce exit radiation doses, potentially sparing bone marrow and other organs, which could explain the improved outcomes observed in the studies included in the review.
10/03/2026
AI can identify objects in photos, but they have a surprising weakness
Earth.com
Research by Mugihiko Kato, postdoctoral fellow, and Biyu J. He, associate professor of neurology, neuroscience, and radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that over 200 AI vision models do not recognize objects the same way humans do. The study, published in iScience, revealed that while AI can identify objects in clear photos, the models fail when an object's outline is rebuilt from small shapes, a task humans complete easily. According to He, this shows current AI models rely more on an object's surface texture than its overall shape, highlighting a key difference from human visual perception.
10/04/2026
Maintaining custody of embryos: The importance of embryo disposition agreements
Mondaq
An article on New York law underscores the importance of clear embryo disposition agreements to prevent legal disputes following in vitro fertilization procedures. It highlights the ongoing case of Erin Millender-Rubin and Adam Rubin, who engaged the NYU Langone Fertility Center for IVF. The couple’s agreement left the fate of their embryos to a future court order in the event of divorce. When their marriage ended, a court awarded the embryos to the wife, leading to an appeal. The case illustrates the complex legal and personal repercussions when couples lack a well-defined plan for their cryopreserved embryos.
10/04/2026
BE WELL: Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
The Greeneville Sun
A study with senior author Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute and the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine,, found that addressing common health problems in middle age can significantly delay dementia. The research tracked over 12,000 people and showed individuals without high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking habits lived dementia-free for about 13 years longer. The article notes that new blood tests for predicting Alzheimer's are not yet recommended for symptom-free people. Dr. Coresh advises being aggressive in managing preventable brain risks, such as lowering blood pressure early, stating even delaying these conditions has a huge payoff.
10/05/2026
Digital mental health test shows cracks when screening autistic youth
SCIENMAG
Research evaluating the K-CAT, a digital mental health test for autistic youth, was co-authored by Sarah Horwitz, PhD, professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The study found that while the tool can identify psychiatric concerns, it has limitations for this population. Key issues included comprehension difficulties among youth with lower vocabulary and the tool’s inability to differentiate autism features from mental health symptoms, suggesting it needs revision for this specific group.
10/04/2026
Ancestry shapes the side effects of melanoma immunotherapy, study finds
SCIENMAG
A study from researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center found that melanoma patients of underrepresented minority ancestry experience significantly more immune-related side effects from immunotherapy than non-Hispanic white patients. The research, led by Milad Ibrahim, a postdoctoral fellow, and Iman Osman, MD, former professor in the Departments of Dermatology, Medicine, and Urology at NYU Langone, suggests ancestry-associated biological factors are the cause. Analyzing patients at NYU Langone Health, the team identified distinct autoantibody profiles that may prime certain patients for overactive immune responses. The authors recommend considering ancestry for risk stratification to improve immunotherapy safety.
10/04/2026
Sugar may worsen antibiotic damage to gut bacteria, large study finds
SCIENMAG
A study published in Nature found that patients consuming more sugary foods while taking antibiotics are more likely to experience damage to their gut microbiome. The research was a collaboration that included Jonas Schluter, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Researchers discovered that combining a high-sugar diet with broad-spectrum antibiotics significantly decreased bacterial diversity, which allowed aggressive microbes such as Enterococcus to thrive. The findings suggest that diet could be an important factor in antibiotic stewardship and hospital nutrition protocols, especially for vulnerable patients like those undergoing cancer treatment.
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10/04/2026
DR MARC SIEGEL: The angels behind Alcoholics Anonymous still inspire hope
Fox Wilmington
In an opinion piece, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor of medicine and medical director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Health, discusses faith-based approaches to healing alcoholism, focusing on the history and principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Drawing from his book, 'The Angels Among Us,' he shares the story of AA co-founder Bill Wilson's recovery. Dr. Siegel argues that the in-person exchange of peer-to-peer kindness and caring is a crucial lesson that remains effective for healing, contrasting with the isolation that can worsen addiction and other self-destructive behaviors.
Also reporting was: Zenger News
10/04/2026
Daily Mail
The prevalence of Crohn's disease is rising among young Americans, potentially driven by modern lifestyle habits that affect the gut microbiome. In an interview, Sameer K. Berry, MD, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, discusses how factors like diet changes, smoking, and antibiotic use in young adulthood may trigger the condition. He explains that while the chronic inflammation from Crohn's increases colorectal cancer risk, modern treatments are improving outcomes. Dr. Berry emphasizes that managing the disease, avoiding smoking, and limiting ultra-processed foods can help reduce complications.
10/04/2026
Consent not needed for brain death testing, says ethicist
Medscape
In a commentary, Arthur L. Caplan, professor emeritus of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, argues that hospitals do not need to obtain family permission to conduct brain death testing. He posits that these tests are diagnostic, not therapeutic, and are essential for determining a patient's status. He believes hospitals should adopt firm policies making it clear that such testing is a standard, non-invasive assessment performed on patients to ensure a correct diagnosis before therapeutic interventions, for which consent would be sought, are offered.
10/02/2026
