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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
Dr. Nidhi Kumar highlights the impact vaping can have on teen brains and what parents can do to get them to quit.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about shingles in young people
Health officials are continuing to warn people about the dangers of West Nile virus as more cases of the disease spread by mosquitoes are confirmed in the Tri-State Area.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
While the physical consequences of heat waves have been widely described, scientists are now sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with more on the issues that could range from irritability to insomnia.
Last week, Governor Hochul made New York State the first in the nation to require social media sites to restrict addictive feeds and prohibit sites from collecting, using or selling personal data of anyone under 18. Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells us more about the science behind these initiatives.
Doctor Nidhi Kumar is on call to share how to be safer this summer amid a rise in drowning deaths.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about June being Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
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.
The New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers lost a sloppy game to the Buffalo Bills in primetime and fell to 2-4.
Juan Soto homered in the 3rd inning and Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win as the Yankees defeated the Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on the power play late in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, were spotted at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the ALCS.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS, tying the series at 1-1.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, were spotted at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the ALCS.
A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after a Bronx gas station worker was stabbed in the head during a robbery.
Residents of The Harborside, a senior community on Long Island, are pleading with New York state to save their homes, and life savings.
An annual contest by "Reader's Digest" designated Fort Greene, Brooklyn as one of the "nicest places in America."
The coldest air of the season arrives in the Tri-State Area by Monday night.
Heading into Sunday, a warm front will split the region into two different seasons.
Many people in the Tri-State Area were able to get a glimpse of a rare comet Saturday night.
Hurricane Milton had made landfall in Florida, and many across the Tri-State Area are wondering how to help.
A software glitch is being blamed for a misprinted mailing that could send voters in Stamford, Connecticut to the wrong polling site.
New Jersey's controversial week-long black bear hunt began Monday. Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection say the regulated hunt is necessary.
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
The coldest air of the season arrives in the Tri-State Area by Monday night.
Three Port Authority police officers were injured Sunday while trying to apprehend a carjacking suspect on the George Washington Bridge, officials say.
A somber remembrance was held Saturday for Victoria Lee, who died at the hands of Fort Lee Police in July. Saturday would have been Lee's 26th birthday.
Residents of The Harborside, a senior community on Long Island, are pleading with New York state to save their homes, and life savings.
A charity basketball game was held in New York City on Sunday for an Israeli hostage from Long Island who will be spending his birthday this week in captivity.
John Catsimatidis might run for New York City mayor and fellow-GOP member Mike Sapraicone wants to unseat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Heading into Sunday, a warm front will split the region into two different seasons.
A vigil was held Friday on Long Island for a mother who police say was killed in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father.
A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
Over 200 people were arrested outside the New York Stock Exchange at a protest against the U.S. sending aid to Israel.
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
John Catsimatidis might run for New York City mayor and fellow-GOP member Mike Sapraicone wants to unseat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Nearly one million New Yorkers have enrolled in a program that can help them save thousands on their health care bills.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams vowed Wednesday to keep maternal health a top priority in the city.
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Justin Timberlake suddenly postponed Tuesday's show at the Prudential Center in Newark, citing an injury.
The New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers lost a sloppy game to the Buffalo Bills in primetime and fell to 2-4.
Juan Soto homered in the 3rd inning and Carlos Rodón got his first postseason win as the Yankees defeated the Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on the power play late in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, were spotted at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the ALCS.
Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos homered as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS, tying the series at 1-1.
A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
An annual contest by "Reader's Digest" designated Fort Greene, Brooklyn as one of the "nicest places in America."
After seven long years, a retired Queens couple has finally gotten their sidewalk fixed by the city.
People in Red Hook, Brooklyn are renewing a push to bring express bus service to their community.
New York officials announced a multi-million dollar investment in their fight against the opioid crisis in the Bronx.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Traffic is backed up on the Staten Island Expressway after an earlier crash in the eastbound lanes.
A Harlem mother faces arraignment Tuesday on charges in the death of her 4-year-old son after police responded to their home and found the child unresponsive. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Police said the brothers got into an argument with another group at a party in the Soundview section.
