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Researchers aren't exactly sure why, but interval training, versus a steady-paced workout, helps people get in shape faster and lose weight more quickly. That's the idea behind Mommy Bootie Camp, and experts say the short-burst workouts are great for older people, too.

Why is a disease that was nearly extinct 30 years ago, finding its way back not just in this state, but in other parts of the country as well? A four-month investigation by KPBS and the Watchdog Institute, a nonprofit investigative center based at San Diego State University, has found that many people who have come down with whooping cough have been immunized. We'll hear the details of the investigation.

During Thursday's spacewalk, astronauts removed the telescope's main camera. It's an instrument the size of a baby grand piano, and it has taken some of Hubble's most stunning images. The camera, headed for a museum, also once saved the telescope, turning Hubble from a national disgrace to a triumph in space.

Two teams independently discover a way to turn ordinary human skins cells into stem cells with the same characteristics as those derived from human embryos, a breakthrough that could open the door for advanced medical therapies.

Everyone knows that "time flies when you’re having fun," but a new study suggests that the reverse is also true. Researchers tricked people into thinking that either time was flying … or dragging. Those who thought time had "flown by" rated their experiences as more fun.

Carter, along with writer Frank Spotnitz and stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, appeared in February at a panel for WonderCon (Comic-Con's sister convention) in San Francisco where they revealed the teaser trailer for the film.

If one religion is right does that mean that all other religions are wrong? Rabbi Brad Hirschfield says that's the problem with religion today. It focuses on the rigid delineation of people into rel

Is a cup of coffee or a glass of red wine good for you or not? News reports highlighting the latest medical study findings, often with contrasting results, are everywhere. Add in the information available on the Internet, and consumers can feel downright overwhelmed about what to believe. We'll talk about ways people can navigate through the maze of medical information and make the best decisions for their health.

I traded quantity this week for quality and by quality I mean unusual! I have three very unusual experiences to recommend for your weekend, so if you're looking for a break from the holiday traditions and the commercialized nostalgia, check out Culture Lust Weekend.

Science Applications International Corporation is one of the major contractors doing work in the Iraq reconstruction. Journalists Don Barlett and James Steele investigated the little-known corporation for this month's issue of Vanity Fair.