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'Burrit-OH! App: True Love Might Just Come With An Extra Hot Sauce

A new app wants you to find your perfect match solely based on burrito preferences.

By Mark Jason Alcala

'Images Showing Endangered Shark Species Being Sold For Food Drew Public Outcry

Images of dead sharks being sold at a fish market in China angered netizens worldwide.
'Would You Dare Smelling Garlicky Overnight For A Blemish-Free Skin?

There is a natural treatment method for skin blemishes such as acne using a very common kitchen ingredient. Popularized by a recent blog, garlic is touted to help remove unwanted skin blemishes overnight, if one can stand the smell.
'Meet the Naga Chilli Vodka, The Spiciest Drink In The World

For the incredibly brave few, the Naga Chilli Vodka might a worthy challenge. Rated to be 100,000 to 500,000 units in the Scoville scale, the unusual drink is even 200 times hotter than the hottest hot sauce.
'Blaze Pizza Triples Its Sales To $101 Million Making the Chain America's Fastest Growing

Blaze Pizza, the pizza chain backed by NBA star Lebron James, experienced a spectacular sales growth last year which saw a 205 percent increase compared to year-ago levels.
'Study Says Vegetarians Are Generally Less Healthy Than Meat-Eaters

A study made a surprising claim that vegetarians are less healthy both physicall and mentally.
'These 6 Foods May Help You Persevere In Your Diet

These 6 food can help address hunger pangs, one of the main reasons why many dieters fail.
'New Study Links Adolescent Obesity To Higher Mortality In Adulthood

A new study concludes that adolescents with high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to became obese and die of cardiovascular-related problems in adulthood.
'Latest Trend Show Soda Losing Its Appeal Fast

A recent Mintel study shows that a quarter of American no longer ordering soft drinks in restaurants compared to a year ago.
'Protect Yourself Against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease With Coffee

A recent Italian study show how coffee may have a protective effect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. What's more, coffee may even help reverse the medical condition.
'Study Says Fast-Food Eaters Exposed To More Chemicals

A recent study discovered that fast food eaters had 40 percent more phthalates in their urine highlighting the high degree of phthalate exposure though the fast food route.
'The Cholesterol Paradox – Study Observed Lowering Cholesterol Actually Led To Increased Risk of Dying

A recent study reached a startling conclusion - lower cholesterol levels actually increased mortality rate in its participants.
'Pictsweet Co.Recalls Two Frozen Vegetable Blends Due to Listeria Contamination

A possible listeria monocytogenes contamination in its onion forced the recall of two Pictsweet products. However, the company did not post any information regarding the recall in its website and the onion supplier is still unidentified.
'FDA Seeks to Ban Pig Antibiotic Citing Life-Long Carcinogenic Risk

While FDA is initiating legal procedures to ban the use of pig antibiotic carbadox, its maker, Phibro Animal Health Corp vows to vigorously defend the drug in court.
'Unusual McDonald's Outlet Offers No Seating For Patrons

A new McDonald's concept outlet has to dining area. Instead, it offers a 'walk up" window to serve customers on foot. Food from this particular McDonald's store are all ordered to go.