Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks
The study adheres to a "Planetary Health Diet" and advocates a reduced consumption of dairy products and red meat.
Sat Nov 16 2024
How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system
Our diets not only nourish us, but are also the main source of nutrients for our gut bacteria.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well
Insights from the natural world are helping us better understand why we overeat and how to rebalance our food system to address the problem.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Unlocking the power of nutrition: How to live longer and better with food
Proper nutrition can help slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Which of these diets has the smallest carbon footprint?
Approaches to eliminate the consumption of one or more foods have become commonplace when it comes to filling our plate.
Sun Mar 05 2023
Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs
According to FIFA, Qatar has topped the list of countries for World Cup ticket purchases, which neared three million.
Tue Nov 15 2022
[COLUMNIST] Way towards a healthier society
Labelling which informs and warns are equally necessary, after all "prevention is better than cure".
Tue Aug 23 2022
Poor diets imperilling people and the planet: Report
At current rates, the report finds, the world will fail to meet eight out of nine nutrition targets set by the WHO for 2025.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Creams, scrubs, makeup removers: Rice is a hot ingredient in the beauty department
A staple in our diets, rice is making an unexpected or at least nearly unexpected breakthrough in the cosmetics industry.
Sat Jul 03 2021
Diet trends to see 4 billion people overweight by 2050: Study
Global eating habits were moving away from plant and starch-based diets to more "affluent diets high in sugar, fat, and animal-source foods.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Vegan, protein-enriched, chunky: the scoop on ice cream trends in 2020
With more and more people trying to shift to plant-focused diets, the demand for vegan ice cream isn't confined to vegans.
Sat Aug 15 2020
Why drinking red wine and eating chocolate may be good for your gut
Red wine and coffee seemed to increase the biodiversity of the gut as well. High-calorie, carb-heavy diets had the opposite effect.
Sat Apr 30 2016
From blood type to paleo: a look at some of the most popular diets
There are plenty of diets to choose from these days. To find one that best suits your needs or goals -- and which seems feasible -- here's a look at of some of the most popular diets of the moment.
Sun Mar 27 2016
Low-carb diet doesn't always cut diabetes risk after pregnancy
Researchers found that women eating diets high in animal proteins and low in carbs actually raised their diabetes risk.
Mon Dec 07 2015
Failing to control diets, more Malaysians suffer from diabetes
The percentage of Malaysians diagnosed with diabetes has increased year-on-year, causing alarm to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Wed Aug 19 2015
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024