It’s known that vaping can negatively affect one’s health, but a viral moment shows just how bad it can be. Sheldon Shuffield of Fort Worth, Texas, posted a video on his TikTok (@thisdadtiktoks) account in August to his more than 600,000 followers, which now has more than two million likes and 22 million views. “Oh …
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol promises bold changes with overhaul of US locations
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Wednesday told investors that he plans to overhaul Starbucks locations in the US, adding more comfortable seating, ceramic cups and a coffee spice bar, with customer wait times of less than four minutes. Faced with declining demand for its expensive drinks in key markets of the US and China, and …
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders rises to 90 infected
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the number of people infected in an E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has risen to 90 from 75. The outbreak was first reported on Oct. 22, and on Wednesday, the CDC said 27 people have been hospitalized because of the outbreak, which …
Smoothie King releases a special menu for Ozempic users
This is good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — that the Dallas-based company says will help customers maintain their …
NYC restaurants ditch expensive chef tasting menus
Inflation-hit foodies are setting aside less time and money for chefs’ extravagant tasting menus – prompting many Big Apple restaurants to ditch the pricey concept in favor of shareable a la carte options, it has learned Side Dish. Industry insiders say new restaurants aren’t launching tasting menus, and many that do have them are already …
Self-care-obsessed Gen Zers are making earplugs cool
Jennifer Fishburn grew up constantly going to concerts in the ’90s, from Lollapalooza to Woodstock ’99, and she kept an unexpected — and unwanted — souvenir from everyone. The 49-year-old suffers from tinnitus, as a result of the regular concert. “Now that I’m older, I don’t need to be up front and in the pit,” …
Subway accused of shorting customers for sandwich meat: lawsuit
Subway was hit with a lawsuit Monday alleging that the restaurant chain “materially overstates” the amount of meat in visual ads for the sandwiches. The lawsuit targeted photos in Subway ads, alleging the chain “falsely advertises” how much meat the steak and cheese sandwich has. This is especially troubling, the complaint says, because of inflation …
Leg pain, leg cramps and sores can mean heart disease: Dr
Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may arise. Leg pain, cramps and lingering leg ulcers are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. “PAD of the lower …
Give kids ‘unlimited access’ to Halloween treats: nutritionist
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 …
New paper cancer detector costs less than a cup of coffee
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 …