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.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
All the countries headed to North America for the 23rd FIFA World Cup will be set by the end of Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The Supreme Court sided with a Colorado counselor in a challenge to the state's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter. Jarred Hill reports.
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues with less than 72 days left until the first game. Now, we have a better picture of who Team USA will face off against in their road to the cup. They're in Group D against Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway went to the big ballpark in the Bronx on Tuesday and got a preview of the concessions menu in place for 2026.
However, CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says temperatures won't get out of the 40s on Thursday.
