A major meat supplier is shuttering two US plant locations, and experts say it’s bad news for carnivores. JBS USA, a meat-processing company that supplies Costco and BJ’s, as well as grocers such as Food Lion, Weis Markets, WinCo, and Stop & Shop, announced this week that it is closing its operations in Philadelphia and … Read more
Trump’s cabinet is going all-out for kraut. Spearheaded by Dr. Sean O’Mara, the diet du jour for the current administration is akin to the carnivore diet in that it leans heavily on animals protein, but it’s bolstered — and sulfured — by sauerkraut and other gut-boosting, fart-inducing staples. Lured by the promise of weight loss … Read more
Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food. “The average American wastes more than 1,000 pounds of food each year,” according to Auburn University researchers. Part of the reason is that sell-by dates … Read more
Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research. While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has historically been less clear. To … Read more
It’s not exactly a beauty treatment — but it could save your skin. Nationwide, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and a staggering 9,500 people are diagnosed every single day in the US. For many, the disease begins with a common precancerous condition. Luckily, doctors say there’s a highly effective … Read more
A growing number of Americans are trying to consume more protein. Dr. Ken Berry, a physician in rural Tennessee, traces some of the trend to people reporting improved health by following meat-based diets. Each year, the International Food Information Council survey asks Americans to select the qualities that best define a healthy food. In 2025, Americans’ … Read more
The unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend — and ticks are wasting no time crashing the party. Emergency room visits for tick bites jumped more than 25% nationwide in April compared to the same time last year, according to CDC data, with the Northeast getting hit especially hard as the tiny bloodsuckers swarm back … Read more
French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure … Read more
WACONIA, Minn. — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the US for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to … Read more
It has pet lovers barking mad. Earlier this week, the world was moved by the heartwarming story of seven courageous canines who escaped China’s meat trade and embarked on an incredible journey home. There was just one problem: It was completely fake. The clip — which has been viewed millions of times on Chinese social … Read more
In this dog-eat-dog world, these plucky pups refuse to meat their maker. Every dog has its day. But today, seven cunning canines are being celebrated, worldwide, after joining forces and fleeing a meat factory in China, making a 10-mile trek home as a four-legged “band of brothers.” Their great escape was captured in a moving … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
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
The internet has beef with a Long Island man over the contents of his fridge. A Reddit user posted five photos of his refrigerator in the r/FridgeDetective subreddit page — and it’s quickly become one of the subreddit’s most viral posts of all time. “My girlfriend always tells me I never have anything to eat … Read more
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 — from complications of late-stage colon cancer — triggered a significant surge in public awareness of the devastating disease and an increased interest in screening. The impact was so strong that it was dubbed the “Boseman effect.” This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der … Read more
Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice. Researchers at the Indiana University School of Public Health–Bloomington and the Illinois Institute of Technology put a common dietary recommendation for people with prediabetes to the … Read more
Forget juice cleanses and 10-day detoxes — doctors say the smarter way to feel better fast starts in your gut, and it doesn’t require starving, suffering or giving up real food. The gut isn’t just mission control for digestion. It dictates how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally. A gut reset focuses on reducing inflammation, … Read more
Make no misteak — this is an unsavory obsession. Florida tattoo shop owner Wendy Marshall is so fond of raw meat that she scarfs 2 pounds of it daily. Ground chuck, cold cuts, whole roasts, porterhouses, the bloodier the better — Marshall devours it all. “I love ripping the flesh straight off the bone,” Marshall, … Read more
As Americans continue to debate diets, calories and protein sources, Steven Rinella of Montana has a simpler definition of healthy eating: Go outside and get your food. “The act of going and getting it is time spent outdoors,” the cookbook author and host of the hunting show “MeatEater” told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. … Read more
Something doesn’t smell so great for moms to be. There are tons of studies that show that what you eat while pregnant can affect your unborn baby, contributing to everything from stress to intelligence. But new research has found that certain smells may actually affect your future child’s health — and put them more at … Read more