Former President Joe Biden issues his first comments after his cancer diagnosis. Plus, neurologists weigh in on whether the viral McDonald’s “migraine meal” hack actually works, and a nutritionist explains the one food to add to protein after a workout to boost muscle recovery.
Here’s what to know for Monday, May 19, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden comments after being diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office announced yesterday. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said in a statement. Biden shared his first comments about the diagnosis this morning in a post on X. “Cancer touches us all,” he wrote. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
Does the viral McDonald’s ‘migraine meal’ hack really work? Neurologists weigh in
A particular fast-food order — often called the “McDonald’s migraine meal” online — might hold the sweet, salty power to stop a migraine in its tracks. Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, spoke to TODAY.com about whether it actually works.
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Eat this 1 food to boost muscle recovery after exercise — and it’s not protein
If exercising leaves you tired the rest of the day or even during your next workout, try adding this food to your post-workout snack. Learn how it can help boost muscle recovery in TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day.
The absolute best Memorial Day deals to shop now from Old Navy, Shark, Tower 28, more
The unofficial start of summer is almost here! We’re starting the party early by rounding up the best deals to shop now on everything from a beach pillow to a portable fan.
Michael Symon’s crispy pita salad
Add some crunch to a summer salad with this crispy pita salad from Food Network star Michael Symon. The recipe is inspired by panzanella, the classic Tuscan salad, except that it uses pita instead of pieces of bread.
