How hot weather affects mental health
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
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Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
A new study found more than half of all adults and one third of children around the world are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2025.
We are seeing alarming levels of influenza across the country. According to the CDC, flu cases are the highest they've been in 15 years! That has driven overall levels of respiratory illness to "very high" for the first time this season. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why we are seeing such a rise, and what symptoms you should look out for this season.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. On Feb. 7, women are going red to raise awareness and hopefully save lives.
Past studies have shown that getting enough physical activity can help lower our risks of cardiovascular disease, but just how much exercise is needed to make an impact? A new study from researchers at the University of Sydney have found that a little bit of exercise can go a very long way. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains.
The FDA announced a proposed rule last week that would require the tobacco industry to lower nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products. The proposal would apply to cigarettes, tobacco, and cigars. Despite a steady decline in smoking rates, the CDC estimates that cigarette smoking causes 1 out of every 5 deaths in the us every year. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains.
This winter there have been an unusually high number of norovirus outbreaks reported across the country--with that number continuing to rise. according to the CDC, norovirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in the US. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why the rise in cases and what you can do stay healthy.
Insufficient sleep is emerging as a major health problem, with up to half of US adults getting less than the recommended 7 hours of sleep per night. A new study published by the American Heart Association found that individuals with high blood pressure were even more vulnerable to poor sleep and were at increased risk of having negative impacts to the brain. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS News New York with some last-minute gifts that promote good health.
Heavy drinking and the holidays often go hand in hand, but even a short-term alcohol increase can have major health effects. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call for CBS News New York and details why it's such a concern.
According to the American Heart Association getting the right amount of sleep is essential for heart health, but a new study finds that sleep regularity which is waking up and going to sleep at the same time may be even more important than sleep duration. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why.
The current guidelines from the USDA recommend that adults consume three cups of low fat or non fat diary per day. However, some experts feel that this may be too much. A recent study conducted even found that consumption of non fermented milk increased risk of heart disease in participants. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, playing an important role in maintaining good health. It impacts the immune system, blood pressure, bone health and much more. But during the winter months many people living in urban areas experience a Vitamin D deficiency. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call to explain how to stay healthy.
A new warning to people 40 and under as cases of colon cancer rapidly increase. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with more on why we're seeing such a rise and the importance of early screening.
A recent study published in The Journal of Translational Medicine found that people who favored sweets had significantly higher risks to both their mental and physical health. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains the risk of the "sweet tooth."
A new study revealing some startling findings about how young people see the world. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call to talk about an increase in nearsightedness and what people can do to help their kids avoid having it.
Sleepmaxxing is a new wellness trend that aims to maximize the amount and quality of sleep you get each night and is going viral on social media. Influencers promoting advice, products and practices aimed at improving your sleep are racking up hundreds of thousands of views. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains the health risks
Dr. Nidhi Kumar highlights the impact vaping can have on teen brains and what parents can do to get them to quit.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about shingles in young people
Health officials are continuing to warn people about the dangers of West Nile virus as more cases of the disease spread by mosquitoes are confirmed in the Tri-State Area.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
While the physical consequences of heat waves have been widely described, scientists are now sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with more on the issues that could range from irritability to insomnia.
Last week, Governor Hochul made New York State the first in the nation to require social media sites to restrict addictive feeds and prohibit sites from collecting, using or selling personal data of anyone under 18. Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells us more about the science behind these initiatives.
Doctor Nidhi Kumar is on call to share how to be safer this summer amid a rise in drowning deaths.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about June being Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures in the low to mid 90s, but the "feels-like" temperatures will be higher.
New York City is calling the project a major step toward addressing the housing crisis. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke with the pastor of South Bushwick Reform Church, who said he doesn't know who would target his house of worship.
It marked the second time in a week that ICE agents used deadly force. A man was shot dead in Houston, a killing that is still under investigation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
It's the second time in one week that federal immigration officers have used deadly force. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
