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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
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.
More than 80% of New Year's resolutions will center around health. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with some little changes that can go a long way and more importantly how to make those promises stick.
Lagging vaccination rates led to a record-number of cases and deaths from several viruses in 2024, and there proved to be extra benefits from weight-loss drugs. CBS News New York's Michael George reports.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS News New York with some last-minute gifts that promote good health.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
It's time for millions of people to select their health insurance coverage from their employers. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us with what you need to know.
On Saturday October 19, CBS News New York is walking to raise awareness about lupus, an autoimmune disease impacting millions around the world. Vice President of development at the Lupus Research Alliance along with an lupus advocate speak out on the importance of this.
New York health officials are monitoring for Marburg virus following an outbreak in Rwanda.
It is RSV Awareness Month and while often seen as a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, RSV can lead to serious health complications, particularly for older adults. CEO and President of The Alliance For Aging Research, Sue Peschin, explains what you can do to stay safe.
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
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
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
New York City's former COVID czar has been fired from his current job after confirming reports that he attended sex parties and a rave when the pandemic was at its peak.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar highlights the impact vaping can have on teen brains and what parents can do to get them to quit.
More than 12 million people are projected to have A-Fib by 2030, according to the American Heart Association. So what exactly is the heart condition, and how can you lower your risks? We ask a doctor to find out.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about shingles in young people
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
On Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike, union members said they reached tentative agreements on more key issues in negotiations.
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
On Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike, union members said they reached tentative agreements on more key issues in negotiations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become the newest archbishop, marked by two key events. His vespers ceremony will be on Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
On Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike, union members said they reached tentative agreements on more key issues in negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
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.
Ella is an 11-year-old, 13-pound supermutt. CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
Officer Patricia Espinosa was laid to rest as hundreds of law enforcement officials attended her funeral on Long Island.
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul picked up two key endorsements in her reelection bid Thursday.
It's a nice but brisk day. Although temperatures will take a tumble this weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
NBC News host Savannah Guthrie and her family appealed director to the kidnapper of their mother in a video. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
