Many people pin migraine attacks on chocolate, cheese, or a single glass of wine, but the real picture is far more complicated. The strongest triggers are often cumulative, easy to miss, and hiding in everyday routines. Continue Reading
A new national customer satisfaction ranking put Papa Johns and Pizza Hut at the top of the pizza category in 2026, ahead of Domino’s and Little Caesars. The result stood out because neither brand has dominated recent pizza-chain conversations in quite the same way. Continue Reading
Maisel’s Weisse Alkoholfrei was named the World Beer Awards’ 2026 World’s Best No & Low Alcohol Beer, giving the German wheat beer the top global title in one of beer’s fastest-growing categories. The win underscores how brewers are investing in low- and no-alcohol products that now compete on flavor as well as restraint. Continue Reading
The World Gin Awards has named its 2026 winners after a two-stage blind judging process that first selects country winners and then global champions. The results highlight a broad international field, from Sweden’s overall winner to a U.S. bottle that topped its category. Continue Reading
Research shows alcohol can increase appetite, weaken inhibitory control, and heighten the brain’s response to rewarding foods. That combination helps explain why drinks are so often followed by chips, fries, or other high-calorie snacks. Continue Reading
After 50, the foods that once seemed harmless can quietly push up blood pressure, blood sugar, and inflammation. Here are 13 items doctors most often urge older adults to cut back or cut out, and why the change matters. Continue Reading
Three major restaurant operators entered bankruptcy in 2026, each with a different mix of debt, cash-flow strain, and weakening traffic. Court filings and company statements show how acquisition-heavy growth, lender pressure, and rising costs pushed them over the edge. Continue Reading
New research is adding evidence that diet in the toddler years may be linked to measurable differences in children’s brains and behavior later on. The findings do not prove cause and effect, but they point to early childhood as a critical window for nutrition. Continue Reading
As grocery prices stay elevated nationwide, some of New York City’s best food values are hiding in plain sight at immigrant-run supermarkets and neighborhood specialty stores. In Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx, these retailers remain essential for shoppers looking for lower prices, hard-to-find staples and fresh produce tied to specific communities. Continue Reading
Three long-running Florida restaurants shut their doors in 2026, ending decades-long runs in Coconut Grove, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach. In each case, reported lease pressure or rent increases played a central role in the closure. Continue Reading