News from NYU Langone Health
Things you need to know to avoid a heat stroke
News 12 Long Island
Shaline Rao, MD, director of heart failure services, chief of Cardiology, chief and vice chair of Operations of Medicine at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, warns that rising summer temperatures can significantly impact heart health, particularly for older adults on cardiac medications. She explains that excessive heat forces the body to regulate temperature through sweat, leading to a loss of vital electrolytes and increased cardiac stress. To prevent heat exhaustion and stroke, Dr. Rao advises staying indoors during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) and planning outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day. She highlights warning signs like dizziness, rapid heart rate, and confusion, stressing that consistent hydration and cooling tools are essential for protection.
6/17/2026
Texting vs. phone calls improves FIT completion by nearly 10 percentage points
Healio Gastroenterology
A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that an automated text message reminder strategy significantly improved colorectal cancer screening rates in underserved communities compared to nurse-led telephone calls. The trial showed a nearly 10 percentage point increase in fecal immunochemical test (FIT) completion for patients receiving texts. Leora Horwitz, MD, director of the Division of Healthcare Delivery Science and professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that phone calls are becoming less effective. She explained that texting is more scalable and equally effective across different patient populations, including non-English speakers.
6/16/2026
5 sunscreen myths dermatologists wish you’d stop believing right now
Women's Health
An article debunks several pervasive myths about sunscreen, including the ideas that it is dangerous, harms the environment, or causes vitamin D deficiency. Experts clarify that while some chemical filters are absorbed into the blood, there is no evidence of harm. Efe Kakpovbia, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, states that the best sunscreen is one that a person will use consistently. She adds that based on current knowledge, there is no reason to fear chemical sunscreens, and bemotrizinol was recently recognized as safe and effective by the FDA.
Also reporting was: MSN, Yahoo Health
6/16/2026
A three-minute smartphone game can detect a subtle cognitive mechanism behind depression
PsyPost
A new study from NYU Langone Health researchers, led by Paul Glimcher, PhD, chair of the Department of Neuroscience, director of the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, and professor of neuroscience and psychiatry, and Dan Iosifescu, MD, professor of psychiatry, found that a three-minute smartphone game can detect a cognitive mechanism behind depression. Published in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences*, the research provides evidence that people with depression have a higher baseline expectation for pleasure and struggle to adjust their expectations when their environment changes. This inflexible decisional reference point may cause anhedonia. The game accurately distinguished patients from healthy adults, and the findings could lead to new therapeutic targets.
6/16/2026
Grazia USA
A new analysis of 31 studies published in The Lancet Public Health suggests that taking 7,000 steps daily, rather than the popular 10,000-step goal, is linked to significant health benefits, including a 47% lower risk of death. The 10,000-step target originated from a marketing campaign, not scientific evidence. Providing commentary, Sean Heffron, MD, assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and the NYU Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, noted that while many people see 10,000 steps as a sign of sufficient movement, the number is not based on good evidence. He emphasized that the greatest health return comes from going from no exercise to adding any movement.
6/16/2026
The science and health breakthroughs shaping a new American era
TIME
A collection of scientists, researchers, and doctors identified key scientific and health breakthroughs shaping the current American era. Among the experts, Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD, the H. Leon Pachter, MD Professor of Surgery and chair of the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, selected advances in transplantation as a defining development. He noted that xenotransplantation, manufactured organs, and bioartificial organs will create an abundance of organs, ending the suffering and death caused by the current scarcity. Other highlighted innovations include GLP-1s, the convergence of AI and biology, vaccines, and genome sequencing for cancer treatment.
6/16/2026
How to avoid painful mammograms
HealthCentral
An article on how to avoid painful mammograms features commentary from Samantha Heller, MD, PhD, radiologist and breast imaging specialist at NYU Langone Health. She explains that compressing the breast is a necessary part of the exam to better identify cancers by separating overlapping tissue and reducing motion blur. Dr. Heller notes that women with smaller or dense breasts may feel more discomfort. The article also suggests scheduling appointments when breasts are less tender, communicating with the technologist about pain, and asking a doctor about taking over-the-counter pain relievers beforehand to make the experience more tolerable.
6/16/2026
Top Doctor Magazine
An analysis of the continuing medical education (CME) market, valued at over $10 billion in 2026, contrasts large aggregator directories with curated live events. The article highlights TopDoctor Magazine's event model, which emphasizes speaker quality, peer recognition, and charitable engagement to address physician burnout and AI readiness. In a comparison of the CME landscape, the piece notes that university-based programs, such as those from NYU Langone Health, provide academic prestige but are typically specialty-specific and may lack the broader community-building and charitable components offered by alternative models.
6/16/2026
Pew backs 10 top Latin American scientists
SCIENMAG
The Pew Charitable Trusts has named its 2026 cohort for the Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences, selecting ten postdoctoral researchers for two-year endeavors in U.S. laboratories. Among the fellows is Joaquin Gonzalez, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His research will examine sleep-dependent memory consolidation using rodent models. The program provides funding and mentorship to early-career scientists from Latin America to address complex biomedical challenges. Other institutions hosting fellows include Mount Sinai, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia University.
6/16/2026
VT
An article about country singer Jelly Roll's weight loss discusses how GLP-1 medications can impact libido. Rachel Goldman, PhD, psychologist and clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explained that these drugs affect the brain's reward center, which is responsible for food cravings, alcohol use, and sexual desire. The piece also references a 2024 Kinsey Institute survey which found that among adults taking GLP-1 drugs, 18% reported an increase in sexual desire, while 16% reported a decrease.
6/16/2026
If your heart could talk, here’s what it would tell you
AARP
An article explains heart function and health through a metaphorical interview with a person's heart. It discusses the mechanics of the heart, common cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes, and electrical issues such as atrial fibrillation. The piece offers preventative advice, including managing blood pressure, exercising regularly, and adopting a healthier diet. Lawrence Phillips, MD, associate professor and director of the Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory at NYU Langone Health, is credited as an expert source for the information provided.
6/16/2026
North Hempstead honors 14 women at annual Women’s Roll of Honor
Long Island Press
Fourteen women were recognized on 12 June at the 33rd Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor in North Hempstead for their leadership and community service. Among the honorees were two physicians affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Mahvash Rafii Abitbol, MD, professor of radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, was recognized as a pioneering radiologist. Also honored was Emma Laskin, MD, clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, for her work as a psychiatrist and community advocate. The annual event celebrates women who have made a lasting impact in the community.
6/16/2026
Long Island office owners borrow $280 million to refinance 14 properties
Newsday
TPG Angelo Gordon and The We’re Group have borrowed $280 million to refinance 14 office properties on Long Island, with plans to convert some space into medical offices. The 1.51 million-square-foot portfolio is already leased to large medical providers, including Northwell Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The article notes that demand for medical office space is expected to rise further due to NYU Langone Health's plans to open a large academic medical center in Melville at a site the firms previously sold to the health system.
6/17/2026
New study suggests resilience could be the key to managing stress
Women's Health
A new study of 82 people found that individuals with higher resilience are better at regulating negative information, which may help them manage stress. Researchers observed that their brains had a stronger response in areas linked to cognitive control when processing negative information. According to Thea Gallagher, PsyD, director of Wellness Programs and clinical associate professor of psychology at NYU Langone Health, resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from adversity and is more about psychological flexibility than toughness. The article also provides tips for building resilience, such as reframing challenges and labeling emotions.
Also reporting was: Aol, Yahoo Health
6/16/2026
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude beat clinical AI tools: Study
Becker's Hospital Review
A study in Nature Medicine found that general-purpose large language models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic outperformed specialized clinical AI tools. Researchers tested the models on medical knowledge, clinician alignment, and 100 real clinical queries from NYU Langone’s HIPAA-compliant GPT instance. The general models scored higher across all benchmarks. 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, and colleagues call for independent, real-world evaluation before clinical AI tools are implemented in practice.
6/16/2026
The 6 best pubic hair trimmers in 2026, tested by grooming editors
Men's Health
In an article about pubic hair trimmers, Alexes Hazen, MD, a reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeon at NYU Langone Health, addresses the perception that pubic hair grows faster than head hair. She explains this is a misconception, as hair growth is simply more noticeable when it is shorter. According to Dr. Hazen, the entire growth and shedding cycle for pubic and other body hair takes approximately 30 to 44 days, meaning the same hairs will shed in about a month to a month and a half.
Also reporting was: AOL
6/16/2026
