News from NYU Langone Health
NYU hospital could reshape Melville economy, housing market
Newsday
The proposed NYU Langone hospital on Long Island could turn Melville into a major health care and business hub, becoming a "win-win for everyone in the area." The health system purchased the Huntington Quadrangle property to build a more than 1-million-square-foot campus including an approximately 500-bed hospital. "It's going to be a long process, and very public," Town of Huntington Supervisor Edmund Smyth said. According to James Iorio, spokesperson for NYU Langone, the project is expected to create up to 8,000 union construction jobs and 2,500 indirect jobs. "I think it's going to inspire other businesses and companies to come back to Long Island and stay," one business owner said.
Also reporting was: Newsday
7/22/2026
NYU Langone plans first bone marrow transplant beds south of Manhattan *
Crain's New York Business
NYU Langone Health plans to open four bone marrow transplant beds at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn in Sunset Park, which would be the first of their kind outside of Manhattan and the Bronx. The health system has filed an application with the state Department of Health for the new unit, aiming to improve convenience, safety, and outcomes for Brooklyn patients. According to Oscar Lahoud, MD, chief medical officer at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, the goal is to bring complex care closer to patients.
7/22/2026
NYU Langone opens new clinic in Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
NYU Langone is expanding its presence in Brooklyn with the new NYU Langone Ambulatory Care – Fort Hamilton. The clinic, located at 437 88th St., offers services including gynecologic care, family planning, maternal-fetal medicine, and urology. It is part of a growing healthcare hub in southwest Brooklyn. Many physicians at the new location will also perform surgical procedures at an ambulatory care center set to open this fall in Sunset Park. This facility, across from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, will house ambulatory surgery, physician practices, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health.
7/21/2026
AHA: Up to 5 cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults
FOX 5 Health News
Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, a clinical associate professor at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, highlights research from the American Heart Association suggesting that drinking up to five cups of black coffee daily is safe and may reduce risks of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and certain arrhythmias. However, Dr. Nampiaparampil notes significant caveats: the benefits primarily apply to black coffee without added sugar or cream. She warns that caffeine levels vary by brewing method and individual absorption. Furthermore, she advises those with existing heart conditions, high blood pressure, or acid reflux to consult a physician, as the effects can be mixed.
7/21/2026
Rethinking PsA care through digital health tools
Medscape
In a discussion, Rebecca Haberman, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and associate director of the Psoriatic Arthritis Center at NYU Langone, and Souptik Barua, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Precision Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explore how digital health tools can improve psoriatic arthritis care. They note that wearables and machine learning can help close gaps like diagnostic delays and guide treatment. Their research at NYU Langone Health focuses on using data from wearables to monitor disease activity and predict treatment response. They also discuss the Psorcast app, developed at NYU Langone, which integrates patient-reported outcomes and passive data collection.
7/21/2026
6 dementia risk factors you can change
TIME
Research suggests several modifiable lifestyle factors can help lower the risk of developing dementia, including prioritizing heart health, limiting alcohol, and staying socially active. Joseph Coresh, MD, PhD, founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, notes that vascular risk factors are highly treatable, but early intervention is key for maximum benefit. He also highlights the importance of diet and the benefits of hearing aids in reducing cognitive decline for high-risk individuals, based on findings from the ACHIEVE study.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Health, UK Head Topics
7/21/2026
Finance, healthcare and government dominate list of city’s largest employers *
Crain's New York Business
New York City's job market has grown to 4.85 million citywide, with a growth rate exceeding the national average. Finance, healthcare, and government are the dominant employment sectors. According to Crain's data, three major health systems are among the top 10 largest employers: NewYork-Presbyterian, NYU Langone Health, and Mount Sinai. Northwell Health is the area's largest private employer and second-largest overall, following the city's Department of Education. The financial sector has also added thousands of jobs, contributing to the city's economic stability.
7/22/2026
Dermatologists issue warning over viral 'tanmaxxing' trend
MSN
Dermatologists are warning against 'tanmaxxing,' a social media trend that encourages achieving the deepest tan possible through excessive sun exposure. The trend involves sunbathing during peak UV hours and skipping sun protection. Silvina Pugliese, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and director for Inpatient Dermatology at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, stated that repeated ultraviolet exposure accelerates the risk of skin cancer and premature aging, leading to wrinkles and lasting cellular damage. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent skin cancer.
7/21/2026
Bariatric surgery tied to higher weight loss than Wegovy, Zepbound in real-world setting
Healio
A real-world study found bariatric surgery leads to greater long-term weight loss for adults with obesity than semaglutide or tirzepatide. Karan Chhabra, MD, MSc, assistant professor of surgery and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that after two years, patients lost about 22% of their body weight with a sleeve gastrectomy and 28% with a gastric bypass. This compares to a 6.5% loss on semaglutide and 10.8% on tirzepatide. Dr. Chhabra stated these drugs delivered only about one-third to one-half of what patients achieved with surgery, highlighting the gap between clinical trials and reality.
7/21/2026
The hidden cost of the beautiful game: Part 1
NeurologyLive
An analysis explores the neurological effects of repetitive head impacts in soccer, highlighting advances in blood-based biomarkers for measuring the brain's response. Commenting on a recent study, Shae Datta, MD, a neurologist and co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center, noted that heading the ball created measurable, though temporary, changes in biomarkers. Dr. Datta stated this shows repetitive heading leaves a 'biological fingerprint' and emphasized the need for further research to understand if these changes accumulate over time and contribute to long-term neurodegeneration.
7/21/2026
Should I offer my patients a blood test for colon cancer screening? Not so fast!
Medscape
In an opinion piece, 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 Medicin, evaluates the American Cancer Society's updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The article addresses the controversial addition of blood-based tests as a 'not preferred' option, acknowledging their convenience but highlighting their lower sensitivity for detecting early-stage cancers and precancerous polyps. Dr. Shaukat cautions that the convenience of blood tests should not outweigh their performance and advises healthcare systems to wait for more evidence before widespread adoption, instead focusing on improving screening with current, more effective methods.
7/21/2026
Business Insider
Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, a retinal ophthalmologist and vice chair for Research, Department of Ophthalmology, at NYU Langone Health, discusses the emerging link between gut health and reducing the risk of serious vision loss from diseases like macular degeneration. She advises that what is good for the heart is also good for the eyes. Dr. Skondra recommends two habits to improve gut health: consuming a diet rich in diverse, plant-based foods, such as beans, and incorporating 'exercise snacks' like push-ups or jumping jacks throughout the day to release anti-inflammatory molecules.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Health
7/21/2026
The science of silver strands: Why hair turns gray as we age
WBIW-AM (Bedford, IN)
Research led by NYU Langone Health has discovered a key reason why hair turns gray with age. The study found that melanocyte stem cells, which are responsible for hair pigment, get stuck in a specific part of the hair follicle as it ages. This prevents them from receiving the necessary signals to mature and produce color. The article also notes that stress can deplete the reservoir of these stem cells, while genetics and health factors also play a significant role in the timing of graying. Currently, there is no medical treatment to reverse this process.
7/21/2026
When did relaxing become so much work?
Coveteur
An article explores the modern pressure to meticulously document vacations on social media, which can turn relaxation into work. According to Rachel Goldman, PhD, psychologist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the human brain is wired to compare for survival, a trait that now manifests as social media competition. She notes that what was once a personal photo album has evolved into a curated collection of perfect moments, influenced by celebrity culture. Dr. Goldman advises being intentional about posting to maintain balance and authenticity during travels.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Life
7/21/2026
Yahoo Health
A US outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora, which causes severe diarrhea, has been linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico. The parasite is difficult to remove with washing or sanitizers due to its protective shell. Rabia De Latour, MD, gastroenterologist and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, advised that washing, even with a brush, cannot definitively remove or kill the parasite. Health officials suggest avoiding bagged salads, peeling produce, or cooking greens at temperatures of at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit to stay safe.
7/21/2026
Longer-term data help shape TKI selection in ROS1+ and ALK+ NSCLC
OncLive
A recent workshop moderated by Joshua K. Sabari, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center, explored new data on tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Experts discussed key findings from the 2026 ASCO and AACR annual meetings regarding treatments for ROS1-positive and ALK-positive NSCLC. The discussion covered the high efficacy of drugs like taletrectinib and lorlatinib in frontline settings, leading to debates on optimal treatment sequencing and their potential application in earlier stages of the disease.
7/21/2026
The healthcare AI PR wars, explained
Becker's Hospital Review
A report details the competitive marketing among clinical AI vendors, who are citing dueling benchmark studies to claim their tools are superior. A study published in Nature Medicine found that general-purpose AI models outperformed specialized tools on three benchmarks, one of which was built from real clinical queries at NYU Langone Health. The study's senior author, Eric Oermann, MD, director of the Health AI Research Lab at NYU Langone and associate professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, defended the research against a retraction request. Health system leaders, including those at Mount Sinai, view such studies as an early screen before conducting their own internal validation.
7/21/2026
How to lower your blood pressure naturally, according to doctors
Prevention
High blood pressure is often asymptomatic, making regular screening crucial, according to Lawrence Phillips, MD, a cardiologist and assistant clinical director of strategic affairs, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone Health. Untreated hypertension can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health issues. The article outlines several natural methods to lower blood pressure, including following the DASH diet, reducing sodium intake, and limiting alcohol consumption. Additionally, managing stress through practices like meditation and yoga, and engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week can help control the condition, sometimes without medication.
Also reporting was: Aol
7/21/2026
Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
Upworthy
New research from Russia suggests the human lifespan could extend to 156 years if the effects of somatic mutations, which are changes in body cells that accumulate over a lifetime, could be eliminated. The study highlights that the brain and heart are most vulnerable as they cannot regenerate cells. Commenting on the findings, Jordan Weiss, PhD, assistant professor and aging researcher at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that conditions like dementia and heart failure are concentrated in these non-regenerative tissues. He added that the more valuable problem is preserving the DNA of brain and heart cells.
Also reporting was: Yahoo
7/21/2026
Herald Standard
Amid the growing trend of consuming fermented foods for gut health, experts advise choosing products carefully. Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, notes that while many traditional fermented foods are beneficial, not all are healthy. She cautions that items like beer and wine can negatively impact the microbiome and warns against sugary products that feed harmful bacteria. Ganjhu recommends consuming a variety of whole fermented foods, such as milk-based yogurts and fiber-based kimchi, and checking labels for 'live cultures' to ensure probiotic benefits.
Also reporting was: Observer-Reporter, WTVC-TV ABC (Chattanooga, TN)
7/22/2026
They volunteered to get hepatitis
The Hastings Center
In an essay, Barron Lerner, MD, PhD, professor of medicine and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, reviews the graphic novel 'Infected for Science.' The book details the story of conscientious objectors who volunteered for hepatitis experiments during World War II to help the military understand the disease. Lerner discusses the ethical complexities of human experimentation, such as ensuring genuine informed consent. He contrasts the altruism of the volunteers with modern challenges to public health research and interventions, reflecting on the evolution of medical ethics.
7/21/2026
