Buy now, pay later is spreading into grocery and delivery checkout, even as regulators and consumer researchers warn that added platform fees and financing costs can ripple through what shoppers pay. The biggest unanswered question is how much of those costs are being absorbed by companies and how much may already be showing up in higher prices for everyone else. Continue Reading
From food-contact packaging to common cleaners, several chemicals tied to health or safety concerns can show up in ordinary kitchens. Federal health and food agencies say the risks vary by product, dose, and use, but some of the most common sources are already in many homes. Continue Reading
Research suggests that subtle changes in memory, planning, language, mood and spatial skills can appear years before a formal dementia diagnosis. Health groups say those changes do not confirm dementia on their own, but they can help identify when a clinical evaluation is warranted. Continue Reading
As fall drink menus fill with cider and pumpkin flavors, Ina Garten’s long-stated favorite remains a whiskey sour. The choice stands out because the Barefoot Contessa has repeatedly tied her cocktail preference to whiskey rather than sweeter seasonal trends. Continue Reading
Farmed salmon still delivers omega-3 fats, but multiple recent studies show it contains less EPA and DHA than it did years ago as producers rely more heavily on plant-based feed ingredients. Researchers say the shift reflects aquaculture’s push to reduce pressure on wild fish stocks while keeping production growing. Continue Reading
Carla Hall’s advice on grits comes down to a simple technique: cook them until the grains fully open and absorb the liquid. Recent coverage of Hall’s recipes and older interviews point to patience, not a complicated ingredient list, as the key. Continue Reading
Registered dietitians who shop Costco tend to fill their carts with staples that align with federal nutrition guidance: frozen fruit, yogurt, beans, grains, seafood, nuts, and practical convenience items. Recent product roundups and Costco listings show the appeal is less about “health halo” shopping and more about buying nutrient-dense basics in bulk. Continue Reading
McDonald’s is testing whether its digital screens can do more than sell burgers and fries. The company said a pilot at about 450 U.S. restaurants could help turn its menu boards and in-store displays into a new advertising business. Continue Reading
Seafood chains have faced years of closures and traffic pressure, but Long John Silver’s is still opening restaurants, remodeling older stores, and posting sales gains. The chain remains far smaller than its peak, yet recent company and industry reports show it is not standing still. Continue Reading
Inflammatory bowel disease is affecting more Americans, but treatment options and care strategies are also expanding fast. Heading into 2026, patients and families need to understand what is changing in diagnosis, therapy, nutrition, and long-term disease management. Continue Reading