On Call with Dr. Kumar: Retail therapy
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Stay healthy and safe this Thanksgiving
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Diabetes prevention and management
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with the latest research on diabetes prevention and management.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's causing latest surge in RSV?
Dr. Kumar explains why the area is seeing an uptick in cases, and breaks down the symptoms and new treatment options.
How a Halloween scare can actually be good for your health
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Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic syndrome, or CKM, explained
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: What to know about strokes
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic
In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Is it COVID or is it something else?
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Have you heard of male menopause?
When you hear about menopause, we often think of women. But hormonal changes can also affect men as they age.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What to know about new COVID vaccine
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to answer some of your questions.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Health benefits to starting school later
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have pending state legislation that would let students get some extra shuteye.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Screen time conversations for back to school
Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
How to protect against COVID as kids head back to school
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Weight-loss drug Wegovy
A new study finds the weight-loss drug Wegovy could help people with the most common form of heart failure.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Tips to avoid the "Freshman 15"
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, a transition that can be a major stressor on their health.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Avoiding the "Freshman 15"
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, an exciting transition, but one that can be a major stressor on their physical and mental health.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Preventing overuse injuries
Many students are already training hard for fall sports, but overuse injuries among children are on the rise.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: How to talk to kids about dangers of fentanyl
Fentanyl impacts every neighborhood across the country, and the consequences can be deadly.
On Call: What to know about mosquito transmitted viruses
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more on these emerging viruses and tips on how you can protect yourself.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Explaining Bronny James' sudden cardiac attack
Dr. Kumar breaks down the difference between sudden cardiac arrest vs. a heart attack, plus the causes and treatment.
On Call with Dr. Nidhi Kumar: Tick safety
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with the latest guidance on how to protect yourself and your family from ticks this summer.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: How to stay healthy for summer travel
We ask how to stay healthy during flight delays, the best way to beat jetlag and how to avoid digestive issues.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Fourth of July fireworks & food safety
Dr. Nidhi Kumar has tips to prevent and spot signs of food poisoning, and avoid fireworks injuries.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: How to prevent hair loss
An estimated 80% of men and 50% of women suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives.
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
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NYS Office of Cannabis Management again allowed to review retail licenses
Hundreds of marijuana dispensaries could soon open in New York. The state Supreme Court has lifted a preliminary injunction that had prevented the Office of Cannabis Management from processing or reviewing retail licenses. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N7YjPv
"The Beam" at Rockefeller Center lets visitors recreate iconic NYC photo
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NYC Parks Department begins lifeguard recruitment for summer 2024
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