Social media is a minefield of viral dares that can morph into serious health threats for the brave (or foolhardy). The newest trend? Bodybuilders munching on dog food for gains. No, we’re not ...

Editor's Note: Takeru Kobayashi won the world hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July, breaking his own world record with 50½ hot dogs -- but the victory did not come without controversy.

It's important to know that not all human foods are safe for our pet dogs ...

FDA wants pet food manufacturers to do a better job identifying possible signs of bird flu in raw foods such as uncooked meat ...

I never imagined I’d farm dog meat. I grew up in a rural area. By the time I was 6, I was fishing with my family. By 8, I’d started target practice, and by 12, I’d finished a hunter’s ...

Officials in Vietnam's capital Hanoi are urging residents to stop eating dog meat as it could hurt the city's reputation and lead to diseases like rabies. The Hanoi People's Committee said the ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. 6: Consecutive victories for Japanese legend Takeru Kobayashi (2001-2006).