Watching other mice eat affects how much food mice consume, even when they are not hungry; this effect occurs only with palatable foods and may be mediated by dopamine signaling.

Eleven people in Florida, including one in Manatee County, have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria in 2025.

Watching others eat tasty foods may lead to overeating, even in the absence of hunger, according to a new mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual ...

Major League Eating star Joey Chestnut won in dominating fashion at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025.

Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut was once again crowned champion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after missing out on last year’s Fourth of July competition.

What time does the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest start? From start time to streaming info, here's how to watch the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest live online.

Every rule Major League Eating has for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest that fans and viewers need to know, from condiments to beverages to half-eaten hot dogs and more.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is always held July 4, and typically takes place near the original Nathan's store in Coney Island. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible.

No matter the origins, however, the July 4th hot dog eating contest's popularity is undeniable.

'I like being gross': Joey Chestnut on the pain and weird joy of hot dog eating contests "My whole life, I had been self-conscious about eating fast in front of people." ...

Every Fourth of July, thousands descend on the Coney Island boardwalk to watch the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

USDA combats flesh-eating New World Screwworm by breeding sterilized flies for release over Mexico and Texas, with a new fly factory planned for 2026.