News from NYU Langone Health
Inside Look: Men’s Health Lab 2025. (Men's Health)
(6/24) The inaugural Men’s Health Lab event, held in collaboration with Esquire and Popular Mechanics, featured discussions on various aspects of men’s health, including cardiovascular health, cancer screening, mental health, and nutrition, with contributions from NYU Langone Health experts. Andrew Rubin, senior vice president, clinical affairs and ambulatory care, discussed the healthcare system’s holistic approach to men’s health with Richard Dorment. Laith M. Jazrawi, MD, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and chief, Division of Sports Medicine, emphasized the importance of mental strength alongside physical strength. Mark D. Peterson, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, highlighted the increasing occurrence of heart events and the need for early cardiovascular assessments. William C. Huang, MD, vice chair, clinical affairs, professor, Departments of Urology and Radiology, chief, urology service, Perlmutter Cancer Center, addressed men’s awareness of disease and wellness. Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, participated in a panel on dietary approaches. Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, spoke about the mental health benefits of spending time in nature.
3 NBA Stars Hurt Their Achilles In The Postseason. Is This Injury Becoming More Common? (NBC News)
(6/24) Julia L. Iafrate, DO, clinical assistant professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine, commented on the recent spate of Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA, attributing the injuries to the sport’s “continuously fast and explosive movements,” noting, “I think that there’s more pressure to perform at a high level and with these high level athletes, the expectation of them to constantly be able to push through injury creates an environment that maybe makes them a higher risk.”
8 Mistakes People Make When Traveling During A Heat Wave. (HuffPost)
(6/24) Record-setting heatwaves are posing serious health risks to travelers, with Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, saying, “I think the most common mistake that people make when traveling is not being honest with themselves about how they feel,” adding that people should be honest with themselves about their “overall risk profile.”
Are You Just Tired Or Truly Burned Out? (TIME)
(6/24) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, warns that even those who love their careers need boundaries to avoid burnout, which affects high-stress professions like healthcare, education, and emergency services, as well as perfectionists, caregivers, and marginalized groups.
New Research Says This Daily Practice Could Stave Off Memory Loss. Here’s What Doctors Say. (Women's Health)
(6/24) A study published in Aging & Mental Health, analyzing data from nearly 11,000 participants over 16 years, found a small correlation between higher levels of psychological wellbeing and better memory performance, which persisted after adjusting for depression; Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said, “Depression and anxiety can add stress to your life, and that can impact your memory and how well your brain works,” suggesting that good psychological wellbeing may protect brain health by reducing stress and anxiety, thereby enhancing memory function.
Physician Discusses Proper, Safe Sinus Irrigation, And When To Do It. (NBC News Now)
(6/24) Erich P. Voigt, MD, clinical professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, chief, Division of General/Sleep Otolaryngology, discussed the risks associated with using non-sterile water in nasal irrigation devices, following a fatal infection from a brain-eating amoeba linked to a Texas woman’s use of tap water in her RV’s water system; he advised that “the water should either be boiled for at least three minutes and then, of course, let to cool or distilled water that you can purchase,” emphasizing that normal, healthy sinuses typically self-clean and do not require irrigation, while those with chronic sinusitis may benefit from using sterile water for nasal irrigation.
Just One Single Dose Of “Magic Mushrooms” Could Relieve Depression For 5 Years, Researchers Find. (New York Post)
(6/24) A study presented at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may alleviate depression for up to five years after a single dose, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who previously interviewed two top researchers on psychedelics: Dr. Rachel Yehuda, founder and director of the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research at Mt. Sinai in New York, and Charles R. Marmar, MD, the Peter H. Schub Professor of Psychiatry, and chair, Department of Psychiatry, saying, “Both doctors see likely therapeutic value to psychedelics if carefully managed by experts.”
Hologram Doctor: Not Who I’d Like To Visit, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
(6/24) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, comments on a Tennessee cancer clinic’s use of hologram doctor technology for rural patients, noting potential benefits like improved access but also expressing concerns about technological limitations, legal ambiguities, and the technology’s readiness for complex cancer care, stating, “for now, I’m not sure that the hologram doctor is the doctor that I’d want to visit.”
11 Best Period Underwear Of 2025, According To Editors. (NBC News)
(6/24) NBC Select’s coverage of the best period underwear for 2025 includes insights from gynecologists and women’s health experts, including Taraneh Shirazian, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who advises that those with heavier flows should consider wearing period underwear for no more than six hours to avoid moisture-related infections. It also addresses safety concerns related to PFAS chemicals, with Linda G. Kahn, MPH, PhD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, explaining that while PFAS exposure through period underwear is possible, it is not necessarily worse than other everyday exposures.
News from NYU Langone Health—Long Island
Tips To Stay Safe In Dangerous Heat. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))
(6/24) Experts are advising caution to avoid heat exhaustion during hot weather, with Jerry A. Rubano, MD, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, regional director of trauma, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, saying, “If you really start to feel hot, you’re sweating profusely, you feel your heart racing. you’re getting a little bit light headed – all those things point towards ... heat exhaustion.”
Hot Drinks Might Actually Cool You Down. (Axios)
(6/24) William J. Kornrich, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine—Long Island, explained that drinking hot beverages can increase sweating, which in turn cools the body more effectively than cold drinks, provided the environment is not extremely humid and clothing is minimal, while emphasizing the importance of regular fluid intake; he also advised that while water is beneficial, those exerting themselves might consider electrolyte drinks, and suggested using ice or a cold compress on areas like the groin and underarms to help cool down, as well as seeking shade and hydrating if experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion such as cold and pale skin, a rapid or weak pulse, muscle spasms, dizziness, or nausea.
