Who has the best fast food french fries? New study reveals the top 10 — and an NYC favorite made the grade

Who has the best fast food french fries? New study reveals the top 10 — and an NYC favorite made the grade

Ronald McDonald is gonna be salty about this list. In a new nationwide ranking from Seating Masters, based on over 40,000 Yelp reviews, one burger chain’s golden spuds are un-fry-gettable, according to WWLP. In-N-Out Burger topped the list — scoring a crispy 3.86 out of 5 average across 25 locations. In-N-Out Burger was named as … Read more

Love dipping sauces? Try these weird food combinations

Love dipping sauces? Try these weird food combinations

French fries with tartar sauce, scrambled eggs and barbecue sauce and pickles with buffalo sauce were found to be some of the weirdest combinations Americans love to eat. The study of 2,000 Americans divided respondents by how much they love a good sauce and how dedicated they are to making it a part of as … Read more

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Goodbye, sundae scaries! Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows … Read more

Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests

Scientists can detect junk food consumption in blood and urine tests

Blood and urine tests have been found to detect the amount of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a person eats, according to new research. Using machine learning, scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified hundreds of metabolites (molecules produced during metabolism) that correlated with processed food intake. The team developed a “biomarker score” that predicts ultraprocessed food … Read more

Put down that chicken nugget — microplastics in junk food may be making you depressed

Put down that chicken nugget — microplastics in junk food may be making you depressed

More like discomfort food. A collection of four papers — published Tuesday in the journal Brain Medicine — reports a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and mental health. Shocking new research suggests some of your favorite foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal. Getty Images/iStockphoto UPFs — which are considered unhealthy … Read more

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. Experts suggest that physical activity and a balanced diet can help lower Parkinson’s risk. A new study supports that guidance, finding that people … Read more

I’m planning a big trip to celebrate finishing cancer treatment — but I refuse to take picky eaters along

I’m planning a big trip to celebrate finishing cancer treatment — but I refuse to take picky eaters along

A personal situation described in a viral Reddit post has drawn thousands of reactions as a man shared that he will not travel with his brother’s children for food-focused reasons. The man wondered if he was wrong “for refusing to travel with my brother’s family because his kids only eat junk food.” Describing himself as 39 … Read more

New study shows devastating impact of ultra-processed foods — and the packaged food industry isn’t happy about it

New study shows devastating impact of ultra-processed foods — and the packaged food industry isn’t happy about it

Wurst news ever, hot dog lovers. Ultra-processed foods — which often contain high levels of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats — are believed to make up over 70% of the US food supply. A new analysis examined data from the US and seven other countries to estimate the percentage of premature, preventable deaths due to … Read more

RFK Jr., FDA unveil 8 harmful dyes that will soon be phased out of US food supply — here’s what could be next

RFK Jr., FDA unveil 8 harmful dyes that will soon be phased out of US food supply — here’s what could be next

The dye is cast. Eight harmful petroleum-based synthetic dyes will soon be phased out of the American food supply, according to plans unveiled Tuesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. Over the coming months, the FDA will revoke authorization for two synthetic … Read more

All the health risks of the 8 food dyes the FDA is banning — including cancer and behavioral issues

All the health risks of the 8 food dyes the FDA is banning — including cancer and behavioral issues

The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more

Many people don’t realize they have this stomach condition that causes bloating, constipation and acid reflux

Many people don’t realize they have this stomach condition that causes bloating, constipation and acid reflux

Got a gut feeling something’s off? You could be right — and the culprit isn’t necessarily Taco Tuesday. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” gut health expert, author and celebrity nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre told The Post. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” Dr. Daryl Gioffre told The Post. … Read more

The European ‘quirks’ that helped me lose 20 lbs. without dieting — one shift changed everything

The European ‘quirks’ that helped me lose 20 lbs. without dieting — one shift changed everything

An American content creator who relocated to Portugal was surprised to discover several simple lifestyle “quirks” that helped her lose 20 pounds. When Richa Prasad, 39, moved from Seattle to Portugal two years ago, she found that her consumption habits clashed with local traditions. “I’d walk around with a drink in hand, sometimes even having my … Read more

Sports Illustrated model and ‘MAHA’ mom shares key to longevity

Sports Illustrated model and ‘MAHA’ mom shares key to longevity

MAHA mom and Sports Illustrated model Kristen Louelle Gaffney has been outspoken about her support for the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary. Gaffney told Fox News Digital in an interview that she’s excited for RFK Jr. to take a more active approach to healthcare, calling him the “white horse for moms.” She said the … Read more

I’m a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

I’m a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a staple for generations of … Read more

This 2,500-calorie diet can help you lose weight and lower your cancer risk

This 2,500-calorie diet can help you lose weight and lower your cancer risk

Instead of chasing the next trendy diet to lose weight, why not turn to the past for answers? A new study suggests the traditional diet of people in Papua New Guinea, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, could be the key to better gut health, slimmer waistlines and lower chronic disease risks — without … Read more

How your gut is sabotaging your sleep — and 6 simple ways to fix it

How your gut is sabotaging your sleep — and 6 simple ways to fix it

The key to getting a better night’s rest could lie in your belly. “Your gut and brain are deeply connected. Poor gut health can be a major contributor to sleep disturbances,” Sam Tejada, author of “How to Win in Modern Wellness,” told The Post. While digestive issues, including reflux or bloating, are “obvious obstacles,” Tejada … Read more

Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds

Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds

A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions. Researchers at University College Dublin conducted a review of 21 children who became ill between 2009 and 2024 after consuming a “slush ice drink.” A vast majority of the children, none of whom had preexisting medical conditions, became ill within an hour … Read more

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

Half of all Americans say they eat fast food for dinner at least some of the time, even though these pit stop meals are often packed with calories, sodium and saturated fat. Citing convenience as the primary reason for drive-thru dinners, 87% of respondents to a survey by Tastewise said they would like to see … Read more

Making a single change can cut your microplastics intake from 90,000 to 4,000 particles per year

Making a single change can cut your microplastics intake from 90,000 to 4,000 particles per year

It may be time to find America’s next top bottle. Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat. Research suggests that these particles, smaller than a grain of rice, can harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to colon and … Read more