food drink

Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets and seek cheap, filling meals

As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal. Eagle Foods, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company behind Hamburger Helper, told Fox News Digital its year-over-year sales rose 14.5% in August. The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced …

Read More »

Even low-calorie processed food causes weight gain, testosterone loss in men, study suggests

Not all calories are created equal, and some could do far greater harm to men’s health, new research suggests. A small study led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark suggests that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may negatively affect men’s metabolism and fertility even when calorie, protein, carbohydrate …

Read More »

Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood

Even one or two sodas a day could be disrupting your gut health enough to affect your mood, a new study has found. Researchers in Germany examined more than 900 adults — about half with clinical depression and half without — and found that those who drank more soft drinks …

Read More »

Viral matcha cocktail trend may not be as healthy as it looks, say experts

Before matcha’s recent surge in popularity on social media, bartenders rarely considered whisking green tea into the mixed drinks they were making. Rensel Cabrera, bar director at The Sylvester in Miami, said the idea started more as a trend experiment than a passion project. “When we were doing these menu …

Read More »

Brewery goes viral for defending policy banning kids after 7 p.m.: 'Not a playground'

An Ohio brewery recently sparked a viral conversation about parents bringing kids to bars and breweries, leading hundreds to chime in on the debate. Eastside Brewing Co., an Ohio-based craft brewery that runs a taproom in Reynoldsburg, recently announced that it would begin barring children after 7 p.m. and would …

Read More »

Hot tea or iced coffee? Study says your choice could affect mood and digestion

Whether it’s hot chocolate or iced coffee, the temperature of drinks — and when you drink them — may influence your mood, according to researchers. A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, was shared in a San Diego State University news release on Sept. 22. Over 400 …

Read More »

Grocery bills in America: Here are the most and least expensive cities

Americans in some cities are spending nearly four times more of their income on groceries than others, a new analysis shows, with the hardest-hit households mainly in the Midwest and South. Residents of Detroit spend the largest share of their income on groceries — nearly 3.8% — followed closely by …

Read More »

Dairy is making a comeback as a healthy 'superfood' that Americans just can't quit

More health-conscious Americans are showing renewed interest in dairy products. From mixing protein shakes with Diet Coke to blending cottage cheese into pasta sauces, new viral hacks are touting potential health benefits without the sacrifice of dairy’s rich flavor. The trend isn’t just online — it’s changing what shoppers find …

Read More »