Star-Shaped Brain Cells May Play a Key Role in Glaucoma
NYU Langone study shows neuron-feeding astrocytes release toxins after brain injury, driving neurodegeneration in glaucoma and related diseases.
Study Shows the Impact Supermarkets Have on Children’s Diets
A study by NYU Langone researchers finds proximity to full-service supermarkets may not significantly impact children’s dietary habits.
Study Suggests New Approach for Treating Osteoarthritis
NYU Langone study shows how depleted levels of chemical adenosine levels in joints may lead to osteoarthritis.
Sugary Drink Consumption Tied to Combo Meal Deals
NYU Langone study finds kids’ consumption of sugary drinks at fast-food restaurants is tied to the drinks’ inclusion in combo meal packages.
Travelers Experience the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution
NYU Langone researchers find that travelers experience breathing problems that can last a week after a short stay in very polluted cities.
Video Radiology Reports Valuable for Patient Understanding
NYU Langone researchers found that tailored video radiology reports allowed patients to better understand their imaging results.
Baby’s Natural Bacteria Partly Restored After C-Section
By swabbing babies born by C-section with their mothers’ birth fluid, NYU Langone researchers partially restored the babies’ microbiomes.
Drug May Protect Ovaries & Fertility During Chemotherapy
NYU Langone study finds the drug everolimus keeps standard chemotherapy from depleting stores of cells needed for pregnancy in mice.
Five Things You Need to Know About Aortic Aneurysm
NYU Langone aortic surgeon Dr. Mark D. Peterson shares five things you need to know about aortic aneurysm, a hidden form of heart disease.
How Poor Glycemic Control & Obesity Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes
NYU Langone endocrinologist Dr. José O. Alemán and colleagues discover troubling links between glycemic control, obesity, and COVID-19.