News from TV Langone Health
(6/23) Heather A. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist supervisor, Sports Performance Center, explained that during exercise in hot temperatures, the body engages in thermoregulation, increasing heart rates to maintain internal temperature, and warned that exercising in temperatures above 91.4°F can lead to heat exhaustion, while temperatures at 92 degrees risk heatstroke, and advised hydrating before, during, and after workouts with water and electrolytes, as well as consuming foods rich in sodium, magnesium, and potassium.
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Microplastics Shed By Food Packaging Are Contaminating Our Food And Drink, Study Finds. (CNN)
(6/24) Research published in NPJ Science of Food reveals that micro- and nanoplastics can contaminate food through everyday interactions with plastic packaging, such as opening bottles or using plastic-coated closures; Leonardo Trasande, MD, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, vice chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics, professor, Department of Population Health, advises reducing exposure by using stainless steel and glass containers, avoiding microwaving plastics, and checking recycling codes, while advocating for systemic action against plastic pollution globally.
Experimental Drug Helps Patients Lose Nearly A Quarter Of Body Weight In Early Trials. (Fox News)
(6/23) Novo Nordisk’s experimental weight-loss drug, amycretin, demonstrated nearly 25% body weight reduction in early-stage trials by mimicking hunger hormones amylin and GLP-1, with the highest doses achieving 24.3% weight loss over 36 weeks; Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, cautioned that while GLP-1-based drugs show promise, they are not a cure-all for obesity, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, long-term approach, and noting, “Pharmacological treatments can play a significant role in managing the condition, but they are often most effective when combined with other interventions.”
Eli Lilly’s New Weight Loss Pill May Be Available Next Year. (TODAY)
(6/23) Eli Lilly’s oral GLP-1 drug, orforglipron, has demonstrated promising results in phase 3 trials for weight loss and blood sugar control, with Roshini Raj, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, saying “The studies look so good that they’re probably going to seek approval by the end of the year, which means hopefully to be available by next year,” adding, “We do think that the oral version will help more people stay on it longer, which is what they’re supposed to do.” Melanie R. Jay, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, and Department of Population Health, cautioned, “It is not a silver bullet, and we are finding that in real world practice, we still have so much to learn about how to use these medicines.”
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Your Most Pressing UTI Treatment Questions, Answered. (Health Central)
(6/23) Andrew F. Rubenstein, MD, clinical professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, explains that antibiotics are the most effective treatment for UTIs, which are primarily caused by E. coli and staphylococcus saprophyticus bacteria, saying, “My analogy has always been, imagine your community pool. In the summer, sometimes that pool gets a lot of algae,” adding that “an antibiotic is similar to that — it treats the algae and the water clears up.”
Pfizer And Moderna Vaccines Effective Against New NYC Variant. (Endocrinology Advisor)
(6/23) Two independent, non-peer-reviewed studies found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines remain effective against the B.1.526 variant first identified in New York City, with leader of one of the studies, Nathaniel R. Landau, PhD, professor, Department of Microbiology, saying “The take-home message is that the vaccines are going to work against the New York variant and the South African variant and the UK variant.”
What You Really Need To Be Doing To Stay Fit At Every Age. (Cliche Magazine)
(6/23) Natasha N. Desai, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Women’s Sports Medicine Center, offers fitness advice for every decade of life, emphasizing the importance of finding enjoyable activities, setting “practical goals,” and adapting routines to age-related changes in muscle mass, flexibility, and recovery time.
5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Gut Health. (AARP)
(6/23) Roshini Raj, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, highlights the medical community’s evolving understanding of the microbiome’s role, stating that in the 1990s, it was believed to be primarily responsible for digestion, whereas “today, we’ve learned that the microbiome is, in many ways, the epicenter of our physical and emotional health.”
These Are The TV Parents Child Psychologists Want To Be Like. (HuffPost)
(6/23) Joseph Laino, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, Family Health Centers, praises The Brady Bunch’s Mike and Carol Brady as exemplary TV parents for their willingness to “acknowledge their shortcomings and ultimately support their children, learn from their mistakes and show appropriate love and concern.”
Single Dose Of ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Provides 5 Years Of Depression Relief, Researchers Find. (Fox News)
(6/19) A study presented at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference suggests that psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, may alleviate depression for up to five years after a single dose, with 67% of participants from a 2020 trial reporting remission from depression and reduced anxiety; Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, previously discussed with top researchers, including Charles Marmar, MD, the Peter H. Schub Professor of Psychiatry, and chair, Department of Psychiatry, about the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, while acknowledging the risks of unregulated use.
Which Hair Loss Remedies Actually Work — And The Side Effects To Look Out For, From Dandruff To Sexual Dysfunction. (New York Post)
(6/23) Experts discuss the efficacy and potential side effects of popular hair growth treatments, as a TV Langone Health study shows that over 80% of men and nearly half of women experience hair loss.
News from TV Langone Hospital—Long Island
Doctors Warn About Extreme Heat Smothering Long Island. (Newsday (NY))
(6/23) Extreme heat across Long Island and New York City poses health risks, particularly for older adults with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney issues; Jerry A. Rubano, MD, assistant professor and service chief, Department of Surgery—Long Island, advised hydration and breaks for active individuals, especially children in sports, to prevent heat exhaustion, which presents with symptoms such as heavy sweating and muscle cramps, while heat stroke, a more severe condition, can cause confusion and requires immediate medical attention.
