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04/16/2026

Perimenopause, the time before menopause, can bring a range of symptoms. In a recent interview with SELF, endocrinologist Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack explains how it can affect appetite and what you can do to manage these changes.

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Changes in your appetite can be a natural side effect of this life stage—but that doesn’t make them any less jarring.

04/15/2026

Staying active looks different at every age. Your training should, too.

In a recent interview with Men's Health, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kirk A. Campbell breaks down common injuries by age and how to adjust your workouts so you can always perform at your best.

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A sports medicine doctor explains how to adapt your training and recovery to perform at every age.

04/15/2026

For more than two years, Elliot Vargas spent three days a week on dialysis for end-stage kidney disease caused by diabetes. A transplant offered hope, but it also meant protecting the health of his wife, Natalie Vazquez, who stepped forward as his donor.

Natalie’s left kidney functioned better, making it safer for her to keep. But removing the right kidney tends to be more complex. At NYU Langone Health, a multidisciplinary team carefully weighed every risk, choosing an approach that prioritized Natalie’s long-term health while still giving Elliot a successful transplant. “It’s important to make sure kidney donation is as safe as possible for the donor, and at the same time have an organ that can be transplanted successfully,” explains Dr. Nicole Ali, medical director of our Kidney Transplant Program.

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NYU Langone is the only health system in New York that performs single-port, robot-assisted, right-sided donor nephrectomies, often with same-day discharge.

04/14/2026

In the latest edition of "Better Health," Dr. Caren Behar from NYU Langone Health tells us the two key things women should do each decade to stay healthy. https://trib.al/TNlHl95

04/13/2026

Chemicals used to make plastics more flexible are common in everyday products, but new research is examining their potential impact on fetal development.

In a recent interview with CNN, pediatrician and researcher Dr. Leonardo Trasande explains how these exposures may be linked to premature births and highlights the need for broader efforts to reduce potential risks.

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A chemical used in toys and consumer products is linked to thousands of infant deaths and millions of preterm births worldwide, a new study found.

04/11/2026

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Lisa G. Roth as director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital and Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone.

A nationally recognized pediatric oncologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Roth specializes in treating lymphomas in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her research focuses on how these cancers develop at the molecular level to advance more targeted therapies, and she has led national clinical trials to improve outcomes.

In her new role, Dr. Roth will oversee clinical care, research, and education while expanding access to advanced therapies and clinical trials. She will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care for children and their families.

“My own experience as a cancer patient reinforced how important it is to care for the whole person, not just the disease,” says Dr. Roth, who earned her medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “I’m honored to return to NYU Langone and be part of a team committed to advancing research while providing compassionate care and support.”

Learn more about Dr. Roth and her work: https://bit.ly/4vgfMcN

04/08/2026

New guidelines suggest that people with high cholesterol may consider medications like satins as early as age 30.

In a recent interview with Verywell Health, NYU Langone Health preventive cardiologist Dr. Sean Heffron explains how care for high cholesterol can now be personalized, and when medication may be considered.

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New cholesterol guidelines might make statins a more common treatment for people in their 30s.

04/07/2026

Are you ready to take on HYROX? You can find out by taking our specialized assessment at NYU Langone Health.

Developed by experts at the NYU Langone Sports Performance Center, this comprehensive evaluation measures key components such as metabolic conditioning, muscular endurance, strength, power, and balance, which all help you perform at your best.

HYROX ambassador Alanna Morissey recently put it to the test. Watch as exercise physiologist clinical specialist Heather Milton breaks down the results of her VO₂ max evaluation, which measures cardiovascular fitness and endurance, and her body composition analysis, offering insight into her levels of body fat, muscle mass, and more.

Ready to see where you stand? Schedule your HYROX assessment today: https://bit.ly/3QfCm5g

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

How much fiber do you really need?

In a recent interview with Spectrum News NY1, gastroenterologist Dr. Lisa Ganjhu breaks down the different types of fiber, daily intake recommendations, and the potential side effects of having too much.

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Dr. Lisa Ganjhu, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, joined NY1.