September 19 'Pocket-packing' trend has some customers taking advantage of free condiments and utensils Many restaurant customers are "pocket-packing" by taking more than their fair share of free utensils, napkins and condiments. An etiquette expert weighed in.
September 18 America's 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers Culver's ButterBurger, Shake Shack's ShackBurger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder lead the list of best fast-food cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day.
September 13 For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.
September 7 Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk.
September 5 Mom gives birth in McDonald's parking lot, and people are lovin' the baby's nickname A Michigan woman delivered her daughter in a McDonald's parking lot during an emergency hospital trip, as family and even the restaurant celebrated the surprise birthplace.
September 2 Florida boy, 5, asks police 'are you going to take me to jail?' after solo Chick-fil-A trip Police found a hungry 5-year-old Florida boy eating at Chick-fil-A after he left his sleeping parents' home and walked to the restaurant by himself.
August 28 You can eat McDonald's food without gaining weight, says dietitian: Here's how McDonald's cheeseburgers, Chicken McNuggets and Filet-O-Fish can be diet-friendly options when consumed sparingly and paired with healthier sides, according to a dietitian.
August 27 Agriculture is the answer to America’s junk food crisis New CDC study shows majority of Americans consume ultra-processed foods as primary calorie source, prompting calls for agricultural solutions to health crisis.
August 23 Man confronts woman over large dog in fast-food restaurant, sparking online debate A confrontation over a large dog in a fast-food restaurant divided people on Reddit, as users debated whether a man overreacted to his french fries getting contaminated with fur.
August 7 Majority of Americans get more than half of calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC finds CDC finds ultra-processed foods account for 55% of calories consumed by Americans, with burgers, sweet bakery items, and savory snacks as top sources.