Outdoor roadway dining in NYC is back for 2026 — but there’s a catch

Outdoor roadway dining in NYC is back for 2026 — but there’s a catch

Al fresco munching is back on the menu — but don’t grab a street-side seat just yet. New York City’s beloved roadway dining setups have returned for 2026, with about 500 curbside cafes already approved under the city’s Dining Out NYC program, according to the Department of Transportation. That’s a fraction of the scheme’s pandemic-times … Read more

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

The items are cool by nature — but are they healthy? The freezer aisle is a stop on many a grocery shopper’s run, whether they’re picking up some frozen veggies or getting a pint of ice cream. While we might think of frozen foods as inherently unhealthy, it turns out the chilling method doesn’t matter … Read more

Man eats at 28 Michelin-star NYC restaurants in 24 hours to earn world record — and this is how much it cost him

Man eats at 28 Michelin-star NYC restaurants in 24 hours to earn world record — and this is how much it cost him

He almost bit off more than he could chew. A Las Vegas sommelier earned the Guinness World Record for most Michelin-starred restaurants visited in 24 hours. Foodie Joshua Fyksen ate at a staggering 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York City in 24 hours — costing him $1,451.34. “The food alone cost $976.97, plus tips. Transportation … Read more

Man eats at 28 Michelin-star NYC restaurants in 24 hours to earn world record — and it cost him a surprising amount

Man eats at 28 Michelin-star NYC restaurants in 24 hours to earn world record — and it cost him a surprising amount

He almost bit off more than he could chew. A Las Vegas sommelier earned the Guinness World Record for most Michelin-starred restaurants visited in 24 hours. Foodie Joshua Fyksen ate at a staggering 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York City in 24 hours — costing him $1,451.34. “The food alone cost $976.97, plus tips. Transportation … Read more

LI woman suing Instagram over eating disorder says ‘old man’ Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand ‘experiences of young girls’

LI woman suing Instagram over eating disorder says ‘old man’ Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand ‘experiences of young girls’

A 23-year-old Long Island girl is suing Meta in a “David and Goliath battle,” claiming that being on Instagram as a tween caused her to experience depression, anxiety, self-harm and an eating disorder. Although Alexis Spence’s claim was already filed when a Los Angeles jury awarded a 20-year-old plaintiff, known only as KGM, $6 million … Read more

Dear Abby: My overweight husband is wrecking his health with food

Dear Abby: My overweight husband is wrecking his health with food

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for decades. My husband, who has always been very overweight, has made many promises to remedy it with no follow-through. He continues to overeat and avoid physical activity, while constantly complaining about aches, pains and fatigue. Frequently, when we go out, he wolfs down his food, … Read more

Eating more meat can help slow dementia — for specific people

Eating more meat can help slow dementia — for specific people

A steak a day may keep the forgetfulness away. New research suggests that a meat-heavy diet may help ward off dementia, but don’t go switching to the carnivore diet just yet — this protein-packed advice is only for a select group of people with a genetic risk factor tied to Alzheimer’s disease.  Scientists say the … Read more

24-year-old cancer survivor nearly dies after eating friend’s home-cooked dinner

24-year-old cancer survivor nearly dies after eating friend’s home-cooked dinner

A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water to not being able to … Read more

6 foods to eat during your luteal phase to prevent cramps, boost energy and reduce bloating

6 foods to eat during your luteal phase to prevent cramps, boost energy and reduce bloating

Feed your phase. Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts. But one gut health … Read more

Fall asleep faster — and sleep more deeply — by eating more of this, say scientists

Fall asleep faster — and sleep more deeply — by eating more of this, say scientists

Don’t sleep on this nutrient. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you could be missing out on some vital dietary staples. But you shouldn’t only aim for more sleep, but quality, deep sleep as well. And recent research has shown one essential nutrient could be the key — especially as it also helps digestion, has … Read more

Italian exchange student tricked into eating at Olive Garden — and his astonishing reaction has gone viral: ‘Rhonda, why?’

Italian exchange student tricked into eating at Olive Garden — and his astonishing reaction has gone viral: ‘Rhonda, why?’

Talk about culture shock. An adorable Italian exchange student has become a social media star after his American host mom dragged him to Olive Garden — a carb-heavy field trip that had the unsuspecting visitor all but yelling basta! before even making it to the table. In a string of hilarious and now-viral clips, viewers … Read more

You’ve been eating cereal wrong your whole life, etiquette expert says

You’ve been eating cereal wrong your whole life, etiquette expert says

Turns out, we may all be committing a major breakfast faux pas. Etiquette expert William Hanson has revealed the “proper” way to eat cereal – and it surprisingly involves using not one utensil, but two. In a now-viral Instagram video filmed at a hotel breakfast buffet, Hanson — who has more than 4 million followers — demonstrates his … Read more

Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth

Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth

We are what we eat. While both the beneficial and detrimental effects of diet on health are well-documented, from boosting longevity to backfiring and scaring metabolism, certain eating habits can also impact cancer. Now, new research has discovered that one way of eating in particular could accelerate tumor growth in cancer patients. Food can have … Read more

Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you’re full

Scientists pinpoint why resisting a donut can feel impossible — even when you’re full

Donut worry about giving in to that extra sweet treat. Overeating is an issue that plagues many, as researchers predict nearly half of US adults will be obese by 2035. But science may have an explanation for why we still reach for extra snacks even when we’re full — and it has nothing to do … Read more

Exclusive | How Luckin, Cotti and other Chinese coffee chains are eating Starbucks’ lunch amid inflation

Exclusive | How Luckin, Cotti and other Chinese coffee chains are eating Starbucks’ lunch amid inflation

A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … Read more

This diet beat out 5 others as the best for bolstering brain health as we age

This diet beat out 5 others as the best for bolstering brain health as we age

The crème de la crème of diets? Many eating plans vie to be called the best, such as the Mediterranean diet, which offers several health benefits, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for healthier aging. Now, new research has potentially identified the best diet for boosting brain health as we age. While several diets have … Read more

These five diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study

These five diets can prolong your life by up to 5 years: new study

Live to eat? More like eat to live forever. While we may not be able to agree which diet is best overall — keto, Mediterranean, vegan — some certainly have a wide range of health benefits. But new research has found the top contenders that could potentially add years to our lives. While several diets … Read more

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

What biohacker Bryan Johnson does between 5 and 10 p.m. every night to avoid dying

Call it the early bird special for cheating death. It’s no secret that biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson wants to live forever by following an ultra-strict fitness regimen alongside a 14-step morning routine for anti-aging. And Johnson has one particular trick from his extreme “Project Blueprint” longevity plan that he does every day to cheat death. … Read more

How long before bed you should stop eating for better heart health

How long before bed you should stop eating for better heart health

Late-night cravings might be doing more than just ruining your diet. New research from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine suggests that heart health isn’t just about what’s on your plate — it’s also about when you eat. The study pinpointed the optimal cutoff for evening meals, finding that participants who followed it had lower … Read more

Jane Seymour, 75, reveals the eating tips that have kept her a size 4 for decades

Jane Seymour, 75, reveals the eating tips that have kept her a size 4 for decades

Jane Seymour shared her secrets to staying fit and healthy as she celebrated turning 75.  During a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the actress, who marked her milestone birthday on Sunday, revealed how she has stayed a size 4 since she was a teenager and detailed her approach to dieting.  “I love the Mediterranean way of eating, … Read more