On Call with Dr. Kumar: How to stay healthy this Thanksgiving
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to tell us how to stay safe and healthy during this holiday weekend.
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Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to tell us how to stay safe and healthy during this holiday weekend.
A new series airing this week on CBS Mornings explores the world of psychedelics and alternative wellness. CBS News Contributor Lisa Ling takes us on the deep dive.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
Today, we focus on a special place in Manhattan, where those who need it most have found a permanent place to call home. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu takes us there as we continue our commitment to breaking the stigma.
A new report details the toll lung cancer is taking on public health. The American Lung Association's data breaks down the challenges faced by each state.
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the serious medical condition.
According to a new study from the CDC, one in five adults suffers from arthritis, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Aaron James lost most of his face in a 2021 work accident where he accidentally touched a live wire.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
Being a surgeon is a mentally and physically demanding career, with doctors making life and death decisions every day. In his new memoir, Dr. Smith takes us behind the scenes of his high stakes position.
Hospitals are bracing for a surge in RSV cases, as part of the so-called "tripledemic" predicted to hit our area this fall. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York for the latest on the respiratory virus.
We sit down with two of this year's runners -- a group fitness instructor running her first marathon and a personal trainer who's run 11.
While turning back the clocks means an extra hour of sleep, some people feel the change impacts their mood and health. We hear from a doctor to learn more.
Wednesday marks the start of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, so we're taking a look at the latest efforts to treat the disease, as well as warning signs to be aware of.
Many doctors across Long Island are seeing they just don't have enough time in their days to keep up with demand, and new research shows it could get worse in the next 10 years. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Halloween is here again, which means it's time for ghouls, ghosts and good fun. But Hallows Eve isn't all about costumes and candy, there is also some science to the scare.
The sights and sounds of trick-or-treating can be so much fun, but they can also be overwhelming for kids with autism. The Center for Autism at Caldwell University has some tips for all of us to make the most of the holiday.
We meet a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and her friend who helped in the road to recovery.
A new study finds pregnant women getting the COVID vaccine could see benefits not just for themselves but also for their babies. We spoke with a maternal fetal medicine physician to learn more.
Longtime magazine editor and lifestyle expert Meaghan B. Murphy spoke with us about marking an important one-year anniversary this month.
We speak with a cardiologist and psychiatrist about the physical and mental impacts of the headlines and images.
The American Heart Association has identified a new medical condition, called Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic syndrome, or CKM. Dr. Nidhi Kumar on On Call for CBS New York to help understand what this is and how it could impact you.
CBS New York and the Lupus Research Alliance are teaming up for the New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
The charter school system that got its start in Harlem is setting a new standard for mental healthcare on campuses everywhere. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has the story.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included "It's not rape if."
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 3 at 11 p.m.
Police are investigating a deadly slashing that happened inside an Astoria apartment building Tuesday evening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling it another "miracle on the Hudson" after a small plane made an emergency landing Monday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the pilot and the young passenger who survived.
Fear is settling in for Americans stranded in the Middle East who say getting help to evacuate has not been easy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Pentagon has released the names of four of the six U.S. service members killed in the war with Iran as Democrats question the president about his decision to attack. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
