Doctor breaks down the benefits of getting in your steps
CBS New York's Dr. Kumar is On Call to explain why it's good for your physical and mental health to get up and get walking.
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CBS New York's Dr. Kumar is On Call to explain why it's good for your physical and mental health to get up and get walking.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about some of the common misconceptions around asthma, as well as the symptoms and treatment options.
The U.S.D.A. is considering re-classifying marijuana from a schedule 1 to schedule 3 drug. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain some of the potential medical benefits.
Bird flu has now been found in commercially bought milk and cows from 34 herds across nine states. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to help us learn more.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
There's no safe time to look directly at the 2024 solar eclipse in the New York City area because it's outside the path of totality. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why you need special eclipse glasses to prevent permanent eye damage.
According to the CDC, cases of the highly infectious disease have already exceeded the total number of cases for all of 2023.
The CDC says roughly 25% of Americans suffer from season allergies, and studies suggest pollen season is getting longer and more intense.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to break down the most common sleep disorders.
With expanded screening, treatment and vaccination, experts believe cervical cancer can be completely eliminated.
Maternal mortality continues to rise in the U.S., and a recent study suggests poor mental health may be a factor.
While very important, only 8% of patients attend the recommended 36 sessions of cardiac rehab.
Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is serious heart condition that causes abnormal heart rhythm.
So-called "Zynfluencers" are singing its praises on TikTok and Instagram, where users pop little white pouches between their gums and cheeks.
Friday, millions of women are wearing red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call for CBS News New York with what you can do for better heart health.
Users post videos of themselves mixing their water for the day with a variety of packets and powders.
Doctors say diet and lifestyle can go along way before spending money on a cream or procedure.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain what to watch out for and how to get healthier this winter.
We are in the midst of a "tripledemic," which has people running to pharmacies for over-the-counter relief. But some of those medicines can do more harm than good.
Even though "Dry January" only lasts 31 days, Dr. Kumar explains some of the benefits to your physical and mental health.
Emerging science examines how your brain responds to food and flavor, and it can help you understand your cravings.
If you're hoping to be healthier and happier in the new year, consider giving yourself a microbreak.
Shopping can be good for your health as you hit the stores this holiday season, but be careful not to go overboard.
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and relaxation. But for health care workers, it can be one of the busiest days of the year.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with the latest research on diabetes prevention and management.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced new appointments to his administration Tuesday afternoon.
Every U.S. state has a "Slow Down, Move Over" law, designed to protect emergency responders and crews on the side of road — but compliance remains an issue.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced new appointments to his administration Tuesday afternoon.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
NYC is getting ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2026 with the ball drop countdown in Times Square.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Lots of Love Farm in Gloucester County said a wallaby named Rex got out of his enclosure on Monday night.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced new appointments to his administration Tuesday afternoon.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced new appointments to his administration Tuesday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has your First Alert Forecast for December 30 at noon.
Nearly 110 million Americans are expected to be traveling on the roads this holiday season, but as we all know, drivers don't always pay attention to safety rules. All 50 states have "slow down, move over" laws to protect people working on the side of the road, yet many drivers are not obeying them. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Department of Environmental Protection says a Christian group cannot limit access to a New Jersey beach on Sunday mornings.
President Trump says the U.S. struck a dock inside Venezuela that he says was used to load drugs onto boats. The intensification includes another strike on a vessel in the Pacific. Aaron Navarro reports from the White House.
