News from NYU Langone Health
Long Island hospitals among U.S. News best
Long Island Business News
According to the 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings by U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone Health was among the highest-ranked hospitals in New York and earned a spot on the national 'Honor Roll.' Joseph Greco, MD, executive vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, noted that the rankings highlight the excellent care provided. The report also recognized several Northwell Health hospitals, including North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Catholic Health's St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and Stony Brook University Hospital also received high rankings.
8/04/2026
Meet the presidents, CEOs of US News' top 20 hospitals
Becker's Hospital Review
A list of leaders from the 20 hospitals on the U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Honor Roll includes Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone Health, who was appointed in September. The article also features leaders from competitors Mount Sinai Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian. According to the report, more than half of the leaders of these top-ranked hospitals have medical backgrounds. U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals for its rankings.
Also reporting was: News Medical, ABC7, PIX11, Patch, MSN, Healthcare Innovation, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Fierce Healthcare
8/04/2026
U.S. News announces 2026-2027 best hospitals
Healio Primary Care
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, naming NYU Langone Hospitals to the national Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The system was also recognized as a top hospital in the New York metropolitan area and ranked number one nationally for both cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, and for neurology and neurosurgery. Glenn I. Fishman, MD, the William Goldring Professor of Medicine and director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone Health, said the cardiovascular ranking reflects the organization's investment in multidisciplinary care to improve patient outcomes.
Also reporting was: Becker's Hospital Review
8/04/2026
UHealth's Sylvester Cancer Care tops all providers in US News survey
Bradenton Herald
The University of Miami Health System's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center was ranked No. 1 in Florida for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. For the past decade, out-of-state providers, including NYU Langone Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Mount Sinai New York, have established or expanded medical offices in Palm Beach County. Other competitors such as Northwell Health and the Hospital for Special Surgery are also increasing their presence in the region.
8/04/2026
How to tell if you have a healthy gut (and what to do if you don't)
TODAY
Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health, shares recommendations for preserving the gut microbiome, noting that gut health can affect everything from sleep to the immune system. She outlines the signs of an unhealthy gut and suggests which foods can improve it. Dr. Raj also offers tips for avoiding cyclosporiasis.
Also reporting was: Yahoo, TODAY, Yahoo Health, WNBC-TV (New York, NY), WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)
8/04/2026
Simple ways to protect your skin during the summer
CBS News
Speaking with CBS Mornings, Elizabeth Hale, MD, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, offered guidance on summer skincare. She discussed ideal routines, highlighted products to avoid during warmer months, and shared effective strategies for preventing sunburn to protect skin from sun damage.
8/04/2026
Daily Mail
The FDA has approved SimpleScreen CRC, a new blood test developed by Freenome to detect early-stage colorectal cancer in adults 45 and older. 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, who led research on the test, stated that a blood-based option can reach more unscreened patients, leading to earlier detection and better outcomes. During trials, the test correctly identified about eight in 10 cases of colorectal cancer. The test is expected to be available this fall and is the second of its kind approved in the US.
Also reporting was: MSN
8/04/2026
AI succeeds at opportunistic screening for osteoporosis
Radiological Society of North America
A deep learning model can identify signs of osteoporosis in CT scans obtained for other purposes, according to research from a team including NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Study author Miriam Bredella, MD, MBA, associate dean for translational science and director of NYU Langone's Clinical and Translational Science Institute, vice chair for strategy, Department of Radiology, and the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Professor of Radiology, said the goal is to improve opportunistic screening to address underdiagnosis. Researchers applied an algorithm to over 538,000 CT exams from NYU Langone Health's clinical archive to detect low bone density. Three experienced NYU Langone Health radiologists manually reviewed a sample of the results, agreeing with over 99% of the AI's findings.
8/04/2026
Groundbreaking face and whole eye transplant marks new era in reconstructive surgery
Plastic Surgery News
A new study details the world's first combined face and whole-eye transplant, a groundbreaking procedure performed at NYU Langone Health. According to lead author Sachin Chinta, MD, resident physician in NYU Langone's Department of Plastic Surgery, the surgery dramatically improved the patient's appearance and quality of life, although vision was not restored. The patient, Aaron James, sustained severe electrical burn injuries. A team at NYU Langone Health worked for over two years, performing 21 practice surgeries before the 21-hour transplant. The procedure marks a significant advancement in reconstructive surgery.
8/04/2026
Hospital trauma data drives local e-bike crackdowns
Becker's Hospital Review
Hospital trauma data on e-bike injuries is increasingly driving local safety regulations across the country. A study of patients at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue found that e-bikes and scooters accounted for nearly 7% of trauma admissions from 2018 to mid-2023, with a third of patients suffering a traumatic brain injury. Hannah Weiss, MD, a neurosurgery resident at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that the study shows these injuries are producing serious brain and spinal trauma requiring neurosurgical care. The trend has led health system leaders to take on a new civic role in public safety campaigns.
8/04/2026
Michigan reports first two deaths tied to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Democracy Now!
Michigan has reported the first two deaths in a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 11,000 cases detected in the state since May. The outbreak follows a 2025 regulatory change that made federal tracking of the parasite voluntary. Rabia De Latour, MD, a gastroenterologist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stated that this policy adjustment likely contributed to the massive scale of the current outbreak.
8/04/2026
Most Americans want to age well—so what's getting in the way?
Health
A new survey finds that while most Americans value healthy living, only one-third have built sustainable habits for aging well. Experts note a gap between knowledge and action. Rachel Goldman, PhD, a clinical assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, suggests that taking even small actions can create the momentum and motivation needed for change. Tanya Spruill, PhD, an associate professor of population health and medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, adds that barriers like cost, information overload, and lack of perceived urgency often impede progress more than willpower alone.
8/04/2026
My hair was falling out in clumps. After 3 months of Nutrafol, here's what changed.
Yahoo Health
In a review of the hair supplement Nutrafol, experts offer a skeptical perspective. Kristen Lo Sicco, MD, associate professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, as well as chief of Service and director of the Skin and Cancer Unit at NYU Langone Health, and Jerry Shapiro, MD, professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, note that not all ingredients in over-the-counter hair supplements are backed by strong evidence. They say it is difficult to determine which components are beneficial when a product contains many ingredients. The experts advise that a doctor's blood panel is a more established method for checking nutritional deficiencies than tests some supplement companies offer.
8/04/2026
John Gillen seeks kidney donor for transplant
Daily Voice
John Gillen, a longtime Long Island firefighter and former NYPD detective, is seeking a kidney donor as his kidney function has dropped to 15 percent. His friends and family have started a social media campaign titled "A Hero Needs A Hero" to find a match. The article directs anyone interested in donating to register on NYU Langone Health's website and to list John Gillen as the intended recipient.
8/04/2026
Health-Related Social Needs screening across a large health system—not yet there, but closer
JAMA Network
In a commentary, Deborah Onakomaiya, PhD, MPH, research scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, analyzes a large-scale study on Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) screening at Trinity Health. The study found that nearly 30% of 1.9 million screened adults had at least one HRSN. While praising the study's scope, the commentary highlights a significant limitation: a low 23% screening completion rate among inpatients. This gap is identified as a health equity concern, as it risks missing vulnerable patients, especially since CMS recently made inpatient HRSN screening voluntary.
8/04/2026
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
The Journal Gazette
An article on the rising popularity of fermented foods for gut health features expert commentary from Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health. She notes that while people have fermented food for ages, the gut health benefits are a more recent discovery. Ganjhu warns that not all fermented products are beneficial, citing beer and wine as negative influences on the microbiome, and advises against sugary items. She also suggests consumers look for products with 'live cultures' and to think of fermented foods in categories, such as milk-based and fiber-based, as part of a varied diet.
8/05/2026
Skip the run: here are six joint-friendly cardio alternatives suggested by experts
The Guardian
This article discusses joint-friendly cardio alternatives to running. Lauren Borowski, MD, a primary care sports medicine specialist at NYU Langone's Sports Medicine Center, explains that running is a high-impact activity where unprepared muscles can lead to stress on bones and cartilage, often causing knee issues. She states landing on a single leg during running exerts three to four times a person's body weight with every step. The piece recommends cycling, rowing, swimming, and incline walking as lower-impact options. It also mentions an expert from Mount Sinai.
8/04/2026
Experts say 30 minutes a day of wearing this could help depression
Women's Health
A new study finds that wearing a cooling cap for 30 minutes daily may reduce self-reported depression symptoms, showing participants using the cap had a larger drop in depression scores. Commenting on the findings, Thea Gallagher, PsyD, director of wellness programs and clinical associate professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, notes that while promising, this is not a replacement for established treatments. She suggests the cap could help calm a person's physiological state and interrupt negative thinking by drawing attention to the present moment, similar to a mindfulness exercise.
Also reporting was: Aol, Yahoo Health, MSN
8/04/2026
