‘Miracle fruit’ may help cancer patients fight chemo-related weight loss

A small West African berry known as “miracle fruit” is gaining attention for its potential to help chemotherapy patients manage “chemo mouth,” a side effect that alters taste and can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year

The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.

Poll: Texas men rank Chick-fil-A as top fast food spot for proposals

As the cost of living continues to squeeze budgets, the traditional candlelit dinner may be losing its grip on the "gold standard" for marriage proposals.

Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years

A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era. 

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

USDA retracts health alert for ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination

 On April 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) retracted this public health warning, saying further testing found no elevated lead levels. More information is available here.

Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.

Good Day Cooks: Taqueria De Diez
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Taqueria De Diez stops by to showcase their Tijuana-style street tacos. Taqueria De Diez has four locations in Austin and is in the process of opening a new store on 6th Street.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Garlic sold in three states recalled due to possible botulism contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Tops Friendly Markets has issued a recall for peeled garlic due to possible botulism contamination.

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.