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Asian American women face higher rates of liver cancer and heart disease, yet receive almost no research funding and are left out of most health studies. Now, a public health expert is leading the charge to rewrite the rules.
Over 200 NYU students locked their phones away for an evening of real conversation, launching a movement that's spread to 12 countries. Phone-free events skyrocketed 567% globally as young people reclaim connection from screens.
Zhenyuan, an ancient Chinese city, is lifting residents out of poverty by embracing its cultural heritage and natural beauty. The historic town's transformation shows how sustainable tourism can revitalize struggling communities.
NYU Langone Health just secured nearly $70 million over seven years to help scientists turn lab discoveries into real treatments for patients faster. It's the highest level of funding available nationally for this type of research.
NYU Langone Health just secured nearly $70 million from the National Institutes of Health to turn cutting-edge research into real treatments faster. Over the next seven years, this funding will help scientists move discoveries from the lab to patients who need them.
New York University's economic footprint surged to $7.6 billion across New York State last year, supporting over 35,000 jobs. The growth marks a major win for the city's economy as higher education proves its power as an economic engine.
NYU is solving diseases faster by throwing out the old playbook: instead of keeping scientists in separate buildings, they're mixing engineers, doctors, and AI experts into teams focused on beating specific diseases. Early wins include a startup detecting airborne pathogens and "inverse vaccines" that could cure celiac disease and allergies.
A clinical psychologist at NYU is teaching people that body image isn't about the mirror. It's about retraining your brain to separate feelings from numbers.
Researchers discovered a protein that both fuels melanoma tumors and blocks immune attacks. Turning it off shrinks cancer and unleashes the body's natural defenses.
Researchers at NYU have discovered a protein that both feeds skin cancer tumors and shields them from the immune system. Disabling it could open the door to powerful new combination treatments.
Suborno Bari became the world's youngest professor at age 7, teaching university students while most kids were learning multiplication tables. Now 12, he's finished high school and is studying at New York University.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
Researchers discovered how a protein called SLIT3 helps brown fat build the blood vessels and nerves it needs to burn calories instead of storing them. This breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatments that boost metabolism rather than just reducing appetite.
New York University just launched a quantum research institute that's breaking down the walls between scientists, engineers, and real-world companies. The goal: turn quantum science from theory into technology that actually works.
Scientists discovered that difficult childhoods can rewire the brain-gut connection, causing digestive issues decades later. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat stomach problems.
Researchers discovered how a protein called SLIT3 helps brown fat build the blood vessels and nerves it needs to burn calories effectively. This breakthrough could lead to obesity treatments that increase energy burning instead of just reducing appetite.
In one of the greatest upsets in Division III basketball history, undefeated Scranton stunned NYU 60-52, ending the Violets' incredible 91-game winning streak. The dramatic Final Four matchup showcased the beauty of college sports, where anything can happen on any given night.
Researchers discovered how to cool data centers using waste heat from factories and a common mineral, slashing electricity use by up to 86 percent. The breakthrough could help the booming AI industry grow without overwhelming America's power grid.
Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.
Scientists at New York University discovered how to use light like a remote control to build microscopic crystals, melt them, and rebuild them again. This breakthrough could lead to displays that change color on command and sensors that adapt instantly to their environment.
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