Dietitians are increasingly pointing to dark chocolate as a standout dessert for brain health, but federal researchers say the broader evidence still favors overall eating patterns rich in berries, nuts and minimally processed foods. The latest research shows no single dessert can prevent dementia on its own. Continue Reading
Ruiz Foods, the company behind El Monterey frozen foods, has filed a WARN notice covering 176 job cuts at its Dinuba, California, facility. The layoffs are tied to a production shift and will largely take effect in early November. Continue Reading
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has shut down its St. Johns Town Center restaurant in Jacksonville after operating for less than two years. The chain said the location’s final day was August 25, 2026, while other Florida stores remain open. Continue Reading
Wonder, the food delivery and takeout company backed by founder Marc Lore, is eliminating 533 jobs in New Jersey as it shifts production into a larger South Jersey facility. The move is one of the state’s biggest recent food-industry layoff notices and could reshape where some of the company’s meal operations are handled. Continue Reading
Chamomile tea stands out as the strongest after-dinner pick for easing anxiety, based on NIH-reviewed evidence for chamomile extract and its long-standing use as a caffeine-free evening drink. The research is still preliminary, but federal health sources say chamomile shows modest promise for generalized anxiety symptoms. Continue Reading
Nutrition guidance has shifted away from blanket low-fat advice and toward the type of fat on the plate. Registered dietitians and major health organizations say several naturally fatty foods can fit into a regular eating pattern when they replace less healthy options. Continue Reading
Prelude, the Michelin-recognized Southern restaurant inside San Francisco’s Jay Hotel, is set to close on September 19, 2026. The shutdown ends a short run for one of the city’s more closely watched recent restaurant openings. Continue Reading
New U.S. trade actions targeting Canadian alcohol and dairy are set to take effect in phases this September, changing how some imported products reach store shelves. For shoppers, the immediate effect may be less about a line-item tariff and more about availability, substitutions, and pricing in the weeks ahead. Continue Reading
Costco requires a membership for most warehouse purchases, but the company’s own policies confirm that nonmembers can still access some services and make certain purchases. The most overlooked workaround is using a Costco Shop Card, which Costco says allows nonmembers to buy eligible items in warehouses and online. Continue Reading
A 2026 study in Nature Communications found that regular coffee intake appears to alter gut microbes and is linked to changes in inflammation, cognition, and mood-related measures. The findings add to growing evidence that coffee’s effects extend beyond caffeine alone. Continue Reading