Health

Potato 'fuel of human evolution' - Sep 9, 2007 - 5:38:32 PM
The ability of man to digest potatoes and other starchy foods may be key to our success on the planet. Researchers believe our earliest human ancestors began searching for new food sources other than the ripe fruits that primates eat.

Heart test for at-risk families - Sep 9, 2007 - 3:02:17 PM
Siblings and children of middle-aged heart attack sufferers have a high risk of heart disease and must get screening to prevent pre-mature hear attack. The key signs to look for is high blood pressure and cholesterol. It could prevent heart attack by 42%.

Depression is 'over-diagnosed' - Aug 18, 2007 - 7:45:30 PM
Too many people are being diagnosed with depression when all they are is unhappy, a leading psychiatrist says.

Exercise 'must be tough to work' - Aug 18, 2007 - 7:41:14 PM
To be healthy, you really do need to break into a sweat when you exercise, say experts.