Did Tiger Woods choke under pressure at PGA Championship?

When Tiger Woods missed the cut for the PGA Championship, was it because his head wasn't in the game?

Jane Fonda offers a blueprint for health and happiness in 'Prime Time'

Jane Fonda redefines prime time in her new book, "Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit -- Making the Most of All of...

Face transplants like Charla Nash's: A growing list of successes

Charla Nash — the Connecticut woman who was mauled by her friend’s pet chimpanzee in  2009 — revealed her new face on...

Jane Fonda is in her prime time

Look and learn: Diseased human organs at the L.A. County Fair

When you go to a county fair, the last thing you want to be reminded of is what all that fried and sugar-laden food is doing to your body,...

Vampire bat bites man: Rabies transmission reported as U.S.' first

Top 3 negative experiences on social networking sites

Social networking sites are great for maintaining and renewing relationships. But Facebook and other sites can also lead to shattered...

Camille Donatacci implies hands, feet linked to penis length. Not so -- but fingers may be

All's fair in love and divorce. Kelsey Grammer's ex-wife Camille Donatacci may have implied that the "Cheers" star was not well endowed.

Thin electronic patches on skin could monitor hearts comfortably

The electrode, that staple of hospitals and medical dramas alike, may soon exit stage left. Researchers have designed a wireless...

CDC updates details of ground turkey-linked salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that 107 people in 31 states have been infected with a drug-resistant strain of...

Bullying climates at schools may be linked with lower test scores

Bullying can affect a student's academic performance, but a school's bullying climate may be linked with lower overall test scores, a...

Face transplant patient progressing well; new photo released

Face transplant patient Charla Nash, who was disfigured after being mauled by a 200-pound chimpanzee two years ago, says she is recovering...

Weight lifting may help smokers quit

Smokers may have another tool to use in the battle to stop puffing: resistance training.

Could stock market stress induce poorer financial decisions?

Scientists identify genes associated with multiple sclerosis

Scientists conducting the largest-ever study of the genetics of multiple sclerosis reported Wednesday that they discovered 29 genetic...

Stroke patients may benefit from robot-assisted physical therapy

Robots are our friends, right? Maybe more than you think--a study finds that robot-assisted physical therapy may improve stroke patients'...

No more laxative? The drug linaclotide helps relieve constipation

Attention, all you suffers of chronic constipation -- a drug called linaclotide may help make relieving yourself ... well, more of a relief.

Many people with knee osteoarthritis may do little or no exercise, a study finds

All you people who suffer from knee osteoarthritis, listen up: Many of you are not getting enough exercise. Not even close.

Controversial theory on multiple sclerosis dealt another blow

The controversial theory that treatment to improve blood flow in the brain can improve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis has failed yet...

Alternative to warfarin is as effective in preventing stroke

Warfarin is traditionally prescribed for people with atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of a blood clot and a subsequent stroke....

Diana Nyad's Cuba-to-U.S. swim has lessons for us all

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad was forced to bail on her historic Cuba-to-U.S. swim on Tuesday, but there's an important life lesson in that...

Will Gavin DeGraw ever be able to identify his mystery attackers?

Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw has canceled some upcoming concert appearances after being beaten by three men early Monday morning and...

Intelligence is in the genes, researchers report

Intelligence is in the genes, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal Molecular Psychology.

Fair food: Deep-fried and guilt-free. Well, almost.

I ate deep-fried butter at the Orange County Fair. And I'm not apologizing for it.

Mom's blood can reveal baby's sex by 7 weeks of gestation, study finds

A boy is a boy is probably a boy. That's according to a new study that finds that those noninvasive genetic tests used to determine...

A sibling history of blood clots may increase the risk for brothers and sisters

Having a sibling with a history of developing blood clots in the leg and pelvis may boost the likelihood of developing the condition.

Treatment of sleep-disordered breathing may prevent dementia

Treating a sleep disorder to improve oxygen flow through the body may also help lower the risk of dementia in older-age people, according to...

Tottenham riots: Violence may be contagious in London, but so is altruism

More frequent visual tests may be good for tracking glaucoma progression

More frequent visual tests for glaucoma patients could allow physicians to better follow the  condition's progression, a study finds.

Joe Paterno injured on field; should coaches play it safe too?

Poor Joe Paterno. Turns out coaches get hurt on the field too. The 84-year-old Penn State coach reportedly suffered injuries to his right...

Study indicates soy won't fight bone loss after menopause

Soy tablets do little to stave off bone loss among menopausal women, according to new research.  Women taking soy supplements also...

Toilet training: Does anyone really know the best approach?

In our house, toilet training wasn't easy.  Faced with our son's complete lack of interest in getting started with the process -- and...

Spermless mosquitoes could help reduce malaria's spread

Forget mosquito netting and bug spray. Researchers are focusing on another way to reduce the numbers of the malaria-spreading blood-suckers:...

Smoking soon after waking up could increase cancer risk

If that first cigarette is smoked within the first half hour of waking up, beware. That could indicate being at higher risk for lung, head...

Men with breast cancer: Medicaid won't cover treatment for men

Raymond Johnson, a 26-year-old construction worker fromCharleston, S.C., was recently denied Medicaid coverage for breast cancer treatment...

A little weight loss may help obese men improve sexual health

Obese men who want to improve their sexual health might have another solution besides their erectile dysfunction drugs. A study finds that...

Demand for safety-net care remains high in Massachusetts

Massachusetts, whose 2006 healthcare overhaul provided a template for the landmark national law signed by President Obama last year, has...

Exercise in hot weather is OK for kids — with precautions

Exercising in hot weather used be considered somewhat dangerous for kids. Doctors believed that children's bodies couldn't handle heat...

Back to school blech: Sack lunches too warm, study says

Think that turkey sandwich you packed for your kid's lunch will be at a safe temperature -- safe and sound from food-borne illness --when...

Too much Facebook time may be unhealthy for kids [Updated]

Facebook is great for reconnecting with old friends from high school and college. But for those still in school, the popular networking site...

Government network may make it easier to track pet food recalls

Something good has come out of the dreadful 2007 melamine pet food recall: The Pet Event Tracking Network was launched this week to allow...

Tending to a community garden may foster higher fruit and vegetable consumption

People who grow their own fruits and vegetables are apt to eat them, but a study finds that community gardeners may have an edge over home...

Sperm made from stem cells could aid men with fertility problems

If you know just one thing about embryonic stem cells, it’s probably that they have the potential to grow into any type of cell in the...

Psychiatrists protest criticism from well-known physician

Psychiatrists say two recent book reviews by Dr. Marcia Angell, the former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and a Harvard...

Jason Jones gets a vasectomy as 'Daily Show' cameras roll

Men interested in a permanent form of birth control are turning to an unlikely source for medical advice – "The Daily Show With Jon...

Antidepressants in primary care: Is this how to treat depression?

Antidepressants, now the third-most commonly prescribed class of drugs in the United States, are routinely offered to patients with vague...

Eating healthy, nutrient-rich foods comes at a price, report says. But don't trade that apple for a Twinkie just yet

Buyer, beware: Eating as healthy as Uncle Sam suggests may end up costing hundreds of dollars extra per year, a new paper in the journal...

Bike sharing may not only save environment, it can aid health too

Public bicycle sharing is gaining popularity in cities around the world as people are trading cars for low-cost rental bikes used for...

Salmonella will exist after possible threat from turkey passes

It’s easy to be the Monday-morning quarterback, but credit the Center for Science in the Public Interest for asking why federal...

Eagles player Mike Patterson's seizure may be due to arteriovenous malformation, but the condition is often treatable

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson has been diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation after suffering a seizure on the...