Heart palpitations, headaches and fear of construction? “Hangxiety,” or “beer blues,” is the one-two punch of anxiety and the physical effects of alcohol, a terrible discomfort that creeps along with the sobering light of day. Neuropsychopharmacologist David Nutt, who specializes in the effects of alcohol on the brain at Imperial College London, recently told National … Read more
After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes, Red Lobster is poised to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon. A US bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved the reorganization plan and eventual sale of the seafood chain to a group of lenders led by asset manager Fortress. The green light … Read more
He’s shedding light on how to lose weight—and keep it off. Dr. Tommy Martin said he grew overweight thanks to unhealthy eating habits, tipping the scales at 230 pounds at his heaviest. He tried extremely restrictive diets and intense workouts, but it wasn’t until he changed his mindset and goals about a decade ago that … Read more
Will these foods pack a punch? With the NFL season underway, many teams are bringing some quirky new menu items to their stadiums, and anyone who’s always wanted to try a cotton candy burrito or a blue Taki corndog will be thrilled with the unorthodox options. Here are some of the weirdest foods hitting stadiums … Read more
Wisconsin health officials began an egg recall after an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a farm in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that among those infected with salmonella are 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed to have … Read more
In cod they believe. Eating fish during pregnancy can reduce the likelihood of a child being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by 20%, a new study has found. Taking fish oil supplements did not produce the same result. “This study provides yet more evidence for the safety and benefit of regular fish consumption during … Read more
He’s asking for their IDs – and they’re asking for his number. Luke Timm, 26, mans the door outside Lower East Side bar 82 Stanton, but the 6-foot-5 bouncer with electric hazel eyes has also become a crowd pleaser. “I don’t want to sound like an arrogant a-hole,” Timm, who lives in the East Village, … Read more
Do you have the courage to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it will inspire his 1.7 million TikTok followers to adopt gut- and liver-friendly eating habits. “I try to stay away from fast food that’s greasy and fried,” Salhab says in … Read more
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said he will focus on revitalizing the coffee shop culture at the chain’s U.S. stores as he takes the helm amid lackluster demand for its premium lattes. Starbucks named Niccol as its CEO in a surprise move last month, replacing Laxman Narasimhan after the company’s comparable sales fell for the … Read more
The plot thickens — as colon cancer rates continue to rise among young adults, a Florida gastroenterologist is pointing the finger at emulsifiers in processed foods. “Ultra-processed foods create a lot of noise in the microbial system,” said Dr. Maria Abreu, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami, told Miami … Read more