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Thin people may be able to summon more mental defenses to resist tempting, high-calorie foods than obese people, researchers said on Monday.

Federal health officials confirmed four people in three states have died from the bacterial infection listeria, traced to contaminated cantaloupe from a Colorado farm. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports

At least 2 more deaths might be attributable to it, state health officials say, and some 35 people are ill from it

In 2009, prescription drug abuse killed more people than automobile accidents. As Armen Keteyian reports, a big part of the problem is found in the pharmacies that distribute the powerful medications no questions asked.

A new study claims people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

The old adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a good one to follow, according to a new Dutch study. The researchers found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect you against stroke.

Sperm wear hard hats and live for days?

Some blister packs were rotated 180 degrees, defective packaging may cause women to take the incorrect birth control dose

Fourteen percent of teens who had physical activity education quit smoking, according to West Virginia study

Danish sperm bank not looking for red-headed donors, saying there's not much demand for it

Fattest woman, longest tongue, most piercings among new world records

Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis talk to actress Poppy Montgomery, who plays a criminologist who remembers almost every moment of her life in the new CBS drama, "Unforgettable." That memory condition is a gift possessed in real-life by Actress Marilu Henner, who is now an adviser on the drama and was interviewed about her gift by "60 Minutes" correspondent, Lesley Stahl.

Rates of abusive head trauma almost doubled during recent recession, according to study of 74 counties in four states

Mental health illnesses alone will account for $16 trillion in costs, lost wages, according to World Economic Forum

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about a new study that reveals a genetic link between general optimism and pessimism.