Check your receipts, because a restaurant might be charging a fee before you even order. A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, recently came under fire after a guest spotted a “venue fee” on her check. The restaurant — RO in Hyde Park — tacked on a 3% fee, a surcharge that was not posted anywhere on … Read more
A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and preventative mastectomy led to a … Read more
These ships are cruising to a victory. Cruise reviews site Cruise Critic has released its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, finding that Virgin Voyages led the flotilla when it came to pleasure boating on the high seas. Embarking on a maritime getaway has never been more popular. “The growth of the cruise industry is astounding — … Read more
Is it a skincare hack or hack skincare? Tallow — rendered bovine fat — is hailed as a holy grail moisturizer and cure-all for any condition plaguing the skin. Dermatologists, however, are not so keen on the product. “I give it a thumbs down from the scientific and dermatologic perspective,” Dr. Zakia Rahman, a clinical professor … Read more