According to the June issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice, doctors warn that patients can suffer severe muscular difficulties from excessive cola consumption. The reviewed case studies involved patients who consumed 2-9 litres of cola daily. Research conducted … Continue reading →

Recent studies by the Retail Industry Leaders Association indicate a surge in shoplifting.  Almost two-thirds of the retailers surveyed reported higher losses in the last four months, with professional shoplifters becoming more active and bolder.  The number of supermarkets and grocery stores … Continue reading →

It was made in secret behind a see-through glass partition. Someone then carefully carried it by hand to the other side of this clear forbidden zone and put it in front of you. Until 2001, it was hidden from public … Continue reading →

The following information comes at a perfect time, as we head toward Memorial Day and the beginning of the summer grilling season.  If you’re breaking out the barbecue or firing up the gas grill this weekend, here is some advice to chew … Continue reading →

Cat owners who feed their pets dry cat food from Nutro Products should check the packages in their pantry. The Tennessee-based company is voluntarily recalling selected varieties of Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care Dry Cat Foods and Nutro Max Cat Dry … Continue reading →

Stacy McCloud is a successful television reporter in Ohio.  Beginning in the summer of 2001, her stomach problems became too severe to bear.  She remembers having to pull over to the side of the road because it hurt too much … Continue reading →

It’s one thing for people to plant victory gardens in their urban backyards; after all, growing your own fruits and vegetables makes sense, even if there is only room for a couple of  tomato plants. But have you heard about … Continue reading →

If you’re one of those calorie counters who also wants to know how much sugar you consume as you slurp and snack your way through the day, you might want to check out Sugar Stacks, which has a visual representation … Continue reading →

Cincinnati Reds fans will be partying this weekend, as they celebrate the return of Burger Classic Beer.  The iconic drink was a former sponsor of the team “back in the day,” but due to increased competition, it had to withdraw its sponsorship, … Continue reading →

Recessions do have silver linings. Major supermarkets are losing customer market share to big warehouse retailers, discounters and superstores like Wal-mart, Costco, and Target. Data from The Food Marketing Institute reveals “shoppers identified traditional grocers as their primary store 56% … Continue reading →

There’s a new book out that promises to be fascinating reading for foodies of all generations.  It also looks like it will make a great gift for our parents or grandparents … anyone who grew up during the Great Depression … Continue reading →