A new study finds that Indigenous Andeans living in what is now Peru have extra copies of a gene called AMY1, which helps the ...

For beginner gardeners seeking a forgiving, high-yield crop, potatoes are an excellent starting point — especially since they ...

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When you plant potato pieces, they don’t have any roots yet, so the key is to water them with small, consistent amounts. Once ...

Carb bomb or nutrient-packed veggie? Consumer Reports looks at the evidence on whether potatoes are good for you.

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But if you're a household of one or two, it can be a challenge to eat all those potatoes before they go bad, no matter how ...

Learn how a potato-rich diet may have reshaped human genes in the Andes thousands of years ago. Those changes could have ...

Think baking potatoes in foil reduces the cooking time? You could be creating a food safety hazard that puts you at risk for ...

One occupational hazard you might encounter is a potato exploding in the oven. It is, however, a relatively straightforward ...

In a sea of food and travel shows that have tried, and mostly failed, to capture the post–Anthony Bourdain magic, Stanley ...

Here are two facts about potatoes: They’re extremely nutritious, and you should probably cut back on how often you eat them. How can both be true? “Potatoes are a top source of potassium, which is an ...