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 than … Read more
Dunkin’ is getting into the holiday spirit. The coffee chain announced this year’s holiday menu with a lineup of both returning favorites and new items that are “sure to make spirits bright.” The holiday items will be available at Dunkin’ locations starting Nov. 1, along with a new merch drop-on and the return of Free … Read more
These beverages are being booted. Starbucks’ olive oil-infused drinks are being nixed after just a year as the company’s new CEO looks to streamline the coffee chain’s “overly complex” menu. Oleato products will be permanently removed from the core menu starting Nov. 7, when the Starbucks’ holiday drinks launch, according to a memo obtained by … Read more
Is it IV-“drip” coffee? Popular New York City coffee chain, 787 Coffee, has stirred customer debates after swapping cups for viral plastic pouches that are being compared to juice pouches or medical bags. “It feels kind of nostalgic…like a Capri Sun,” Dustin, 33, a defense contractor who works in New York, told the Post. The … Read more
Gen Z is always thirsty for a new trend. Electrolytes are the latest craze that has gotten TikTok’s attention, with hundreds of “recipes” popping up on the platform. Electrolytes — such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium — are the minerals in your blood that essentially help keep everything balanced in your body. You lose … Read more
It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more
Spice up your life? A viral TikTok dieting hack claims that adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your morning coffee alongside cocoa can help you burn fat. How legit is the concoction? Cinnamon is made from the ground inner bark of the cinnamomum tree and falls into two distinct types: cassia and Ceylon. A viral … Read more
Talk about an organ-ic diet. Dr. Joseph Salhab, also known as @thestomachdoc on TikTok, is revealing his six must-have foods for ultimate liver function — avocados, olive oil, oily fish, nuts, green tea and coffee. The Florida-based gastroenterologist frequently shares the details of his diet with his 1.7 million TikTok followers to inspire them to adopt gut- and … Read more
Waking up after a good night’s sleep, catching up with an old friend or loved one and enjoying a cup of coffee are Americans’ top three “simple joys” in life. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed watching their favorite show and the smell of freshly brewed coffee rounded out … Read more
Today is the perfect day to espresso yourself. Sunday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and the deals and freebies are brewing. So perk up and get yourself a free caffeinated beverage today. Here are the deals you’ve bean waiting for: Circle K Circle K is offering free coffee through Oct. 2. Circle K Circle … Read more
They’re tipped off! Some local coffee shops are doing away with gratuities, removing tip jars and — more importantly — prompts for automatic gratuities on iPad payment portals. Most customers are thrilled. “I don’t have to decide how much to tip, I don’t have to do math, enthused Anu Mohan, a 34-year-old who works at … Read more
An Australian man has unleashed on Virgin Australia, after a tiny mark on his partner’s passport stopped them from boarding a flight to Bali. Sean Ferres, a Gold Coast-based DJ and music producer, along with his girlfriend Brooke, were headed to the popular island destination when she was stopped because of a “microscopic coffee stain” … Read more
He’s dunkin’ on this drink order. A Dunkin employee in Illinois has revealed one of the most “absurd” beverages he has ever made, dubbing the sugar-laden concoction “diabetes in a cup.” Connor Duandivier recorded himself making the drink for an unidentified customer that consists of 10 caramel pumps, 15 helpings of sugar, and another 15 … Read more
Let it Rip. Cole Hauser is ready to saddle up again in Montana after the final season of “Yellowstone” — if creator Taylor Sheridan asks him. Although the final episodes of Season 5 have yet to drop, Hauser exclusively told the Post he’s willing to reprise his role as Rip Wheeler. Cole Hauser as Rip … Read more
A Sydney man who demanded a woman pay him back the $6 he spent on her coffee during a date has exposed why modern relationships are doomed. After approaching British expat Emily, 29, at a beach and inviting her out for a drink, she agreed to meet him and the pair later went for a … Read more
Just brew it — a new study out of China finds that moderate coffee consumption can lower the risk of developing a combination of diabetes, stroke and heart disease known as cardiometabolic multimorbidity. The researchers determined that draining three daily cups of coffee, or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine, can lessen the odds by more than … Read more
Over half of Americans claim a good cup of coffee can be “so powerful,” it can turn their worst days around into good ones. On the flip side, in a poll of 2,000 American coffee drinkers, 31% said their entire day can be ruined if their coffee isn’t right. Some are so in-tune with their … Read more
They’ve got a latte problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it. A piping hot and bothered Starbucks barista stirred up something of a brew-ha-ha online recently, by roasting what they felt to be the most irksome habits common to patrons of the coffee chain. “I’ve had such a sh–ty day … Read more
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol said he would focus on reinvigorating coffeehouse culture at the chain’s stores in the US as he takes the helm in the midst of patchy demand for its pricey 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
Do you have the guts to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it inspires 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 explained Sunday on TikTok. … Read more