fast food, sleep disorders, study

Fast Foods Linked to Sleep Problems in Teens

Eating too much junk food has been linked to poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan said frequent consumption of soft drinks and fast foods was strongly associated with sleep disturbance in adolescents around the world: “This is the first study to examine unhealthy diets and stress-related sleep disturbance ...

Troy Oakes

Cans of soft drinks.

When Cantonese Food Beats McDonald’s

Today, Cantonese food is very popular among Western foodies. With globalization came an interest in knowing the “other,” a desire to know how people from other cultures live, what they like, etc. And one of the first things to cross boundaries and introduce people to other cultures around the world was food. In the West, ...

Raven Montmorency

Chinatown.

Why McDonald’s Sells Their Soft Drinks for Just $1

Back in 2017, McDonald’s introduced its US$1 pricing for soft drinks. Irrespective of whether you buy a small or large cup, you simply had to pay a dollar — an offer that is clearly hard to pass up for many people. Some market experts believed that the price revamp would end up creating losses. However, ...

Armin Auctor

A McDonald's soft drink.

Dan Dan Burgers, Octopus Takoyaki, and Pork Noodles in Taiwan

In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, there’s plenty to do, and eating at a Dan Dan Burger establishment is one of the leisure activities to indulge in as you explore the city. From the homey street stalls offering local food on the go to eateries patronized by visitors traveling from different regions, you’ll never be short of options ...

Raven Montmorency

Octopus takoyaki.

How Bad Is a Sandwich for the Environment?

Whether you make your sandwich or buy it from a shop could have a major impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Little was known about the environmental impacts of the humble sandwich until a comprehensive study of the carbon footprint of sandwiches was conducted. The new research studied both home-made and pre-packaged, and took into consideration ...

Troy Oakes