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Dr. Kumar explains why the area is seeing an uptick in cases, and breaks down the symptoms and new treatment options.
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Dr. Kumar explains why the area is seeing an uptick in cases, and breaks down the symptoms and new treatment options.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain why some sights and sounds get our hearts racing.
The American Heart Association discovered a link between four key factors: Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
It's the second leading cause of death around the world, but many Americans don't know how to recognize one.
In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
When you hear about menopause, we often think of women. But hormonal changes can also affect men as they age.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to answer some of your questions.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have pending state legislation that would let students get some extra shuteye.
Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area.
A new study finds the weight-loss drug Wegovy could help people with the most common form of heart failure.
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, a transition that can be a major stressor on their health.
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.
Many students are already training hard for fall sports, but overuse injuries among children are on the rise.
Fentanyl impacts every neighborhood across the country, and the consequences can be deadly.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more on these emerging viruses and tips on how you can protect yourself.
Dr. Kumar breaks down the difference between sudden cardiac arrest vs. a heart attack, plus the causes and treatment.
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.
We ask how to stay healthy during flight delays, the best way to beat jetlag and how to avoid digestive issues.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar has tips to prevent and spot signs of food poisoning, and avoid fireworks injuries.
An estimated 80% of men and 50% of women suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives.
There can be a lot of confusion over vitamins and supplements. Does everyone need them? Which ones are essential?
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 with strategies to keep you on track all summer long.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Bowen Byram led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86 on Tuesday night.
There is a push from some Queens residents and activists to permanently close Freedom Drive inside Forest Park to cars.
There is a push from some Queens residents and activists to permanently close Freedom Drive inside Forest Park to cars.
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.
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 Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Bowen Byram led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86 on Tuesday night.
Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves as the New York Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday 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.
