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 …
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 …
Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may arise. Leg pain, leg cramps, and persistent leg ulcers are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease (PAD), the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. “PAD of …
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,” …
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 …
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 …
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%), …
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 …
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 …