Let the sugar comas begin—indeed, it may be better for your kids in the long run. Abbey Sharp, a Toronto-based registered dietitian, advises giving kids “unlimited access” to Halloween candy, insisting it’s actually a great way to form good habits. A nutritionist says parents shouldn’t limit Halloween treats. TikTok / @abbeyskitchen Sharp explained on TikTok …
A remarkable new device promises to make cancer detection cheaper, faster and more accessible than ever before. As described in an upcoming issue of Lab on a Chip, researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) say they have developed a system that can detect cancer markers in the blood with greater responsiveness …
Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans in the general population revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) bacon (27%) tuna (24%), …
The skin is on. Maryland-based chronic pain specialist Dr. Kunal Sood, has taken to TikTok to reveal the nutrient-rich fruit we’ve been eating the wrong way. Addressing his 2.3 million followers, Sood explained that while many of us peel and throw away the skin of the fruit, it is not only edible but also a …
Dunkin’ is getting into the holiday spirit. The coffee chain announced this year’s holiday menu with a series of returning favorites and new items that are “sure to set spirits bright.” The holiday items will be available at Dunkin’ locations starting Nov. 1, along with a new merchandise discount and the return of Free Donut …
These drinks are being booted. Starbucks’ olive oil-infused drinks are being used just a year after they were added to the menu, as the company’s new CEO looks to improve service. Oleato products will be permanently removed from the main menu starting Nov. 7, when Starbucks’ holiday drinks launch, according to a memo obtained by …
Talk about grapevine expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet tip for managing stress eating. He recommends that frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “Cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then trigger the release of dopamine — and this is responsible for pleasure, similar …
A UK man’s “aggressive” brain tumor shrank in size by “50%” after a first-of-its-kind treatment for a type of cancer that usually kills patients within 18 months. The experimental trial was tested on Paul Read, a 62-year-old engineer who was diagnosed with glioblastoma – a cancer that kills most patients within a year and a …
Don’t be fooled – let them enjoy. Parents who think they’re doing a good thing by curbing their child’s Halloween candy intake may be causing far more harm than the average tummy ache from too much chocolate, an expert warns. Psychology Dr. Sheryl Ziegler warned that food-obsessed moms and dads who micromanage—for example, so-called “tonsil …
Good news for people who skipped the gym today – weekend warriors may be just as likely to lower their risk of mild dementia as gym rats, a new study finds. Over 10,000 middle-aged Mexican residents were divided into four groups based on their exercise habits – non-exercisers, weekend warriors who exercised/played sports once or …