Happy Halloween! For many of us, the most haunted night of the year is all about filling buckets full of candy – but there are some treats you won’t find going door to door. Across the country, restaurant chains are getting into the spirit of the spooky season by offering food deals and freebies to …
Way of life
Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing in the US: new study
The number of Americans diagnosed with autism increased by 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to an increase in new cases among young adults, a new study finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects the way people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others. For the new study, a team led by Kaiser Permanente’s Division of …
Mercedes owner goes viral by using vape to test vehicle’s high-tech air filter
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 …
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 …
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 …
America’s Favorite Sandwiches Revealed — Where Do Your Top Picks Land?
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%), …