OECD: Europe's couch potatoes causing 10,000 early deaths a year
Many people living in the European Union fail to exercise sufficiently, leading to more than 10,000 premature deaths annually.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes could one day help in the fight against cancer
The research reviews the potential of the Solanaceae family of plants as potential cancer treatments, focusing on the alkaloids.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Chuno, the Andean secret to making potatoes last decades
Chuno is kept in a dry place until it is ready to eat, when it is soaked for a few hours and then boiled for five minutes.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Instead of idling during movement control period, teen ventures into planting sweet potatoes
Muhammad Ikmal ventures into planting vitato sweet potatoes despite not having any experience in agriculture.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Bachok farmers make RM32 mln from growing watermelons, pumpkins, sweet potatoes
Over 90 per cent of the total income was derived from watermelon crops on 1,290 hectares of land.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Did lockdown measures turn us into couch potatoes?
Social distancing entailed healthier eating habits for some, since dining out was replaced by home cooking.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Eating taters pre-pregnancy may boost diabetes risk
Eating lots of potatoes -- especially chips or crisps -- is linked to a higher risk for women of developing a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, a study said Wednesday.
Wed Jan 13 2016
Eating fruit and potatoes could reduce stomach cancer risk
A Chinese study has highlighted the anti-cancer benefits of a diet high in fruit and vegetables.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Component of colorful potatoes could be a cancer deterrent
Baked purple potatoes have been found to contain compounds that can destroy colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of cancer.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Potato shortage forces McDonald's Japan to ration chips
McDonald's in Japan said Tuesday it is having to ration french fries, despite having airlifted in more than 1,000 tonnes of potatoes, as eateries grapple with a crippling chip shortage.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Potato extract stabilizes weight despite calorie-laden diet - Study
They may be rich in carbs, but potatoes could hold an important ingredient for warding off weight gain.
Fri Dec 12 2014
How house chores can help the heart: study
A study in Sweden found that older people who were physically active around the house stayed healthier longer.
Tue Oct 29 2013
Couch potatoes have lower sperm counts: study
Men who watch television for 20 hours per week have almost half the sperm count of those who watch very little television or none at all, according to a study.
Tue Feb 05 2013