Popular ‘Eat This, Not That!’ Brand to Start Quarterly Magazine

The brand that began a decade ago as a column in Men’s Health magazine and expanded into a popular book series, will add a quarterly magazine, available on newsstands Tuesday.

















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No safety concerns raised in Ebola vaccine trial, researchers say

Initial human testing of a top Ebola vaccine candidate demonstrated that the drug was safe and provoked a strong immune response, according to researchers.



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Denham Harman, 98, Dies; Sought Leverage on Aging

Dr. Harman’s ideas about free radical cell damage and the aging process were well ahead of his time.

















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Are seals mutilating and killing porpoises? Scientists investigate

A gruesome series of killings has left porpoises stranded on the shores along the North Sea, and scientists now think they have a culprit: gray seals.



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La Tuna Canyon fire road leads to views of city, peaks, even the ocean

This popular route north of Burbank, more of a hike than a walk, is a steady climb into the Verdugo Mountains, punctuated by shortcuts up steep inclines. There's very little shade here, so climb early in the day or on a cool day, and take plenty of water. Also, bring sturdy shoes with good...



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'Amazing Race's' Phil Keoghan finds global opportunities to stay fit

Phil Keoghan gets around. The host of CBS' Emmy-winning "The Amazing Race" since its debut in 2001 is a 47-year-old native of New Zealand who has worked in more than 70 countriesas host, producer, writer and cameraman on adventure-related shows over the last 30 years. A serious cyclist, he's...



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The Gym Rat: Ultimate Sandbag class

Sometimes, in this high-tech era of fitness apps, vibration platforms and electro-stimulation, it's the simpler, more basic stuff that stands out most — like moving a bag of sand.



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Do old people learn more trivial stuff?

If you ever noticed that you notice more as you get older, well, brain science may be on your side.



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Star Trek-like invisible shield protects Earth from 'killer electrons'

Scientists detected an invisible shield roughly 7,200 miles above the Earth’s surface that is protecting us from harmful, super-fast electrons flying close to the speed of light.



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Companies make healthful food options more readily available to workers

You're trying to eat more healthfully, but like many of us, you're also working harder. So what happens when you really need a snack before that late-afternoon staff meeting? Too often, the easiest option is a candy bar from the vending machine in the break room.



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CDC: Fewer than 18% of American adults smoke cigarettes, a new low

The proportion of American adults who smoke cigarettes has hit a new low, new federal data show. And among those who do smoke, fewer are lighting up every day, and even they are smoking fewer cigarettes.



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DNA survives sub-orbital trip on the exterior of a rocket

DNA molecules smeared onto the exterior of a sub-orbital test rocket are capable of surviving a 13-minute trip into space and a scorching re-entry, European researchers say.



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Say again? I'll have to work how hard to work off Thanksgiving dinner?

You really want to know what it'll take to work off Thanksgiving dinner? Let's just say, you'd better cancel your plans to watch football after dinner or to go shopping on Friday (unless you plan to make it an aerobic affair): It could take you into the weekend to work off all that turkey,...



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Villagers buried suspected vampires with blades, rocks

The dead were buried with sharp sickles across their throats meant to sever their heads if they tried to rise as vampires to prey on the living. Rocks were propped beneath their chins to keep them from biting.



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Well: Diabetes Screening Lags in People With Hypertension

As many as a third of adults who have high blood pressure have not been screened for diabetes, despite the fact that guidelines call for them to be checked regularly, new research suggests.

















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Well: Vegetarian Thanksgiving: No-Bake Apple Pie

Instead of an oven, use a food processor to create this crisp, fresh apple pie. It was created for raw-food dieters, but it also gives home cooks a fast and refreshing dessert option that takes a fraction of the time of a traditional fruit pie.

















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Well: Why Antioxidants Don’t Belong in Your Workout

Antioxidant vitamins are enormously popular with people who exercise, but studies suggest they can blunt the benefits of exercise both on the jogging track and in the weight room.

















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Toxic gut bacteria help vultures digest their rotten lunch, study says

The turkey vulture is a wonder of nature. In a gross way.



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Study: Being overweight or obese led to 481,000 cancers in one year

Looking for ways to reduce your risk of cancer? Try losing weight.



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Are dogs sloppy or smart drinkers? Both, it turns out

Dogs aren’t known to be the most graceful of drinkers – place a bowl of water in front of a thirsty canine and you’re likely to see much of its contents splattered across the floor. But researchers who have studied the exquisite lapping strategy of the cat have found that even...



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Well: Vegetarian Thanksgiving: Vegetable Tarts, Big and Small

Vegetable tarts as appetizers or the main course make for a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving table.

















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