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Parade Magazine
A 2025 survey by the Prevent Cancer Foundation found that only 51% of U.S. adults had a routine cancer screening in the past year, a 10% drop from 2024. The article highlights the rising rates of colorectal cancer, particularly among people younger than 55, and reinforces the recommendation to begin screenings at age 45. Experts note that colonoscopies can detect and prevent cancer by removing precancerous polyps. Paul E. Oberstein, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and director of the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Program at 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 Perlmutter Cancer Center, explains that screenings are typically covered by insurance for this age group.
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1/08/2026
Becker's Hospital Review
叠别肠办别谤鈥檚 reached out to chief marketing officers at some of the nation鈥檚 biggest health systems to find out their top priorities for the next 12 months. Elizabeth Golden, Executive Vice President of Communications, Marketing, Government and Community Affairs at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, said: 鈥淎s a health system focused on enhancing patient experience and improving access, we must meet people where they are on their healthcare journey. A targeted, omnichannel approach enables us to guide patients and caregivers to the right care at the right time鈥ur communications also need to be clear and relevant, empowering decision-makers to evaluate their options based on access, reputation and the experience they want as patients.鈥
1/08/2026
Yahoo Entertainment
An article highlights Amy Poehler's podcast, 'Good Hang,' for normalizing conversations about women's aging and menopause. Julia Adamian, MD, an internist at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, and medical director, 黑料福利社 Langone Internal Medical Associates, notes that discussing these topics outside of a medical setting reduces stigma, framing menopause as a natural life stage rather than a disease. Samantha M. Dunham, MD, co-director of 黑料福利社 Langone Health鈥檚 Center for Midlife Health and Menopause, adds that Poehler's humorous and candid approach is refreshing and helps women feel they are not alone in navigating the experience.
1/08/2026
CURE Magazine
In an interview with CURE, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 Perlmutter Cancer Center, spoke with Erika Hamilton, MD, of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute. They discussed the HER2CLIMB05 clinical trial, which evaluated Tukysa as a first-line maintenance therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. The trial found that adding Tukysa improved progression-free survival by nearly nine months. Side effects included manageable diarrhea and elevated liver enzymes. The drug also showed a positive signal for patients with brain metastases.
1/08/2026
Medscape
A study in The European Heart Journal suggests high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a key predictor of cardiovascular disease in women without standard modifiable risk factors. The research found women with elevated hsCRP had a significantly increased risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, commented that it is important to look for factors like inflammation when patients have heart attacks without traditional risk factors. The article also includes commentary from experts at Northwell Health and Johns Hopkins.
1/07/2026
Bloomberg News
The use of wearable health-tracking devices is increasing, offering users detailed metrics on sleep, activity, and heart rate. While some find the data motivational, doctors worry that data overload and hyperfixation can cause stress and anxiety. Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor and director of Wellness Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, notes that this technology needs monitoring so it does not take over people's lives. She has observed patients obsessing over metrics like heart-rate variability and compares the devices to a scale, which can be unhealthy for some individuals, creating a 'doom loop' of worry.
1/09/2026
Florida Trend
Julian Mackay-Wiggan, MD, clinical professor, Department of Dermatology, Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center鈥擶est Palm Beach, addressed several topics related to skin health. She noted that while sun awareness has increased, skin cancer rates have not decreased, partly because people using sunscreen may stay in the sun longer without reapplying properly. Dr. Mackay-Wiggan debunked sunscreen myths, recommended mineral-based sunscreens, and stated that annual physicals are not sufficient for skin cancer screenings. She also explained that even one tanning bed session statistically increases melanoma risk.
1/08/2026
Metropolis Magazine
At the METROPOLIS 2025 Synergy conference, leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mayo Clinic, and 黑料福利社 Langone Health discussed how sustainability is foundational to healthcare architecture. Victoria Kocian, project manager for energy and sustainability, real estate development and facilities, 黑料福利社 Langone Health, detailed the system's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 50 percent emissions reduction by 2030. She highlighted that 黑料福利社 Langone Health published its first public sustainability report in 2023 and is opening an all-electric Brooklyn Ambulatory Hub in early 2026. The panel also included leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering and Mayo Clinic.
1/08/2026
Becker's Hospital Review
Hospitals nationwide are delaying elective procedures to manage capacity amid a severe flu season that is filling emergency departments. New York state reported a record 4,546 flu hospitalizations in a single week. Michael Phillips, MD, director of the division of Infectious diseases at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine and chief epidemiologist at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, commented on the situation, noting that the season has been severe with a rapid onset. He added that New York was hit hard and early, and that emergency departments are packed.
1/08/2026
FOX 5 THE 5 O'CLOCK NEWS
Purvi S. Parikh, MD, immunologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, discusses New York City's flu season, noting that while cases are declining, the city has seen the highest number of cases since 2004. She emphasizes that it is not too late to get vaccinated, as the flu season can last until May. Dr. Parikh also comments on the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines, which invert the food pyramid. She points out that while it still promotes vegetables and protein, its new emphasis on fats like beef tallow and full-fat dairy is a departure from previous advice and could have negative cardiovascular consequences.
1/08/2026
National Geographic
The article examines the increasing trend of people using prescription drugs off-label for longevity and wellness, driven by a 'fast medicine' culture. Art Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics in the Department of Population Health at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, attributes this to a desire for a 'magic bullet' over healthy habits. He notes that direct-to-consumer marketing and a U.S. business model allowing off-label prescribing fuel this trend. Caplan also warns that widespread off-label use can hinder scientific progress by preventing proper clinical studies of these drugs.
1/08/2026
Science Magazine
The Trump administration, via the CDC, is reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines, citing a need for more placebo-controlled trials for vaccines against diseases like hepatitis A and meningococcal disease. Many scientists disagree, arguing the current vaccines are safe and effective and that new placebo-controlled trials would be unethical. The article cites Arthur Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, who co-authored a paper explaining that control groups must receive the highest standard of care and not be denied effective treatments.
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