Plant extract improves grip strength in adults showing early stage sarcopenia
Commonly known as elephant grass or napiergrass, Pennisetum purpureum Schumach is widely grown in Taiwan, where it is…
India bans ashwagandha leaf use in any form, industry reacts
Announcing the ban, the country’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) referred to schedule IV of the Health…
Celebrity Treasure Island 2026: Meet the cast of All Blacks, actors and radio hosts competing for $100,000
Who is putting their dignity and reputation on the line for our entertainment? Who will get injured before…
Boxing: Sheilla Yama to fight Haini Mulataiaili for IBF international title in May
Yama’s opponent Mulataiaili, the WBC Asian Super Lightweight champion, is undefeated and ranked number one in China. Mulataiaili…
Both sides should be listened to
The arguments against ultra-processed foods reached their apex near the end of last year, when prestigious medical journal…
NRL star Kotoni Staggs video adds fresh spotlight to dangerous ‘run it straight’ trend
“I’m definitely concussed after that,” Yong said. NRL star Kotoni Staggs was seen participating in a “run it…
Dear Doctor: Intermittent fasting may help with weight loss in some people, but there are risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 50-year-old overweight woman (5 feet, 6 inches tall at 240 pounds). So…
Queensland potato farmers help fill supply gap as southern drought causes national shortage
Potato growers in Queensland’s far north are suddenly in hot demand as drought-stricken paddocks in the country’s south…
image problem or lack of consumer awareness?
Mycoprotein is facing a rough patch. One of the category’s biggest names, Quorn, is struggling with sales. Another…
Vietnam launches emergency project to tackle TR4 banana wilt disease
The initiative, valued at $U120,968, was funded by Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). It…
Japan stocks rise nearly 3%, touch fresh high as ‘Takaichi trade’ reboots
Equities LDP leader closer to becoming prime minister; US credit fears ease Investor anxiety has started to ease…
Prince Andrew gives up all of his titles as he’s banished from royal life after scandals
By REBECCA ENGLISH, ROYAL EDITOR and MARK DUELL, SENIOR REPORTER 19:00 17 Oct 2025, updated 22:31 17 Oct…