News from NYU Langone Health
Cold Temperatures Blamed For At Least 8 NYC Deaths
NBC News 4
Amid a severe cold snap believed to be a factor in eight deaths in New York City, Nancy Conroy, MD, emergency medicine physician and chief of service for the NYU Langone Cobble Hill Emergency Department, warned about the dangers of hypothermia. She explained that symptoms can start with confusion and shivering and progress to sleepiness. Dr. Conroy highlighted the particular risk for homeless individuals, whose clothes often get wet, and advised that the most important step is to “get them out of those wet clothes… and put them into something dry to warm them up.”
Also reporting was: News 4 New York at 4, News Radio WHAM, Crain’s New York Health Pulse, Gothamist, Newsday
1/26/2026
Best Office Chairs for Back Pain
HealthCentral
Prolonged sitting can increase pressure on spinal discs and lead to poor postural alignment, according to Meghan Durney, PT, DPT, clinical supervisor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. She advises that a supportive chair, combined with frequent movement and core strengthening, can lessen chronic back pain. Durney notes that an ideal office chair should have a firm, comfortable seat cushion and be adjustable in height and depth to ensure feet are flat on the floor. The article also includes advice from a physiatrist at Hospital for Special Surgery.
1/26/2026
New Calculator Might Help Predict Type 1 Diabetes Before Symptoms Appear
HealthCentral
A new calculator has been developed to predict Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in children and teens before symptoms emerge, helping to identify candidates for the FDA-approved drug teplizumab, which can delay the disease. Commenting on the tool, Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, clinical professor of medicine in the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at NYU Langone Health, stated it could be essential for public health. She explained that early prediction can help prevent severe complications like diabetic ketoacidosis by allowing for monitoring and timely treatment, which is significant for improving a child’s quality of life by delaying a full diagnosis.
1/26/2026
What ADHD Looks Like in Older Adults
HealthCentral
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in older adults. According to Samoon Ahmad, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, adult ADHD symptoms may have been managed by support systems during youth. He notes that once an adult lacks that support, behaviors can interfere with life, warranting a diagnosis. Dr. Ahmad also explains that ADHD in older adults can present differently than in children and that a key distinction from age-related changes is a lifelong history of such behaviors. The article also discusses treatments and lifestyle management.
1/26/2026
The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care
City & State NY
City & State’s annual Trailblazers in Health Care list puts a spotlight on New York’s notable policymakers, providers, and practitioners in the medical field. Kendra Ray, PhD, research assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a recognized music therapy expert has been featured on this year’s list.
1/26/2026
Did You Grow Up in a Fart-Shame or Fart-Pride Household? Here’s What It Says About You
SELF Magazine
Being raised in a ‘fart-pride’ or ‘fart-shame’ household can shape adult perspectives on embarrassment, vulnerability, and relationships. Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor and director of Wellness Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, comments that reactions to bodily functions are influenced by cultural norms and individual sensitivities. The piece suggests these early household rules can reflect a person’s ability to embrace imperfections and be authentic in relationships, potentially impacting romantic compatibility.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Life, MSN
1/26/2026
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