High in the eastern Himalayas, tucked between the immense territories of India and China, lies a kingdom that spent much of its history seemingly content to remain beyond the reach of the modern world. Bhutan is a place of forested mountains and...

From its mysterious origins and earliest signs to diagnosis, treatment, adulthood and aging, our understanding of autism has changed dramatically—and continues to evolve. For much of the last century, autism was poorly understood, frequently...

There are certain places that become inseparable from the identity of a city—not simply because of where they are located, but because of the people, conversations, celebrations and decisions that have taken place within their walls. In San...

There are places that help define a city not because of a single landmark, but because of the experience they create. In San Diego, Seaport Village is one of those places. Set along the edge of San Diego Bay, where downtown meets the water,...

Few transportation systems in the world inspire as much admiration as Japan's Shinkansen, better known internationally as the bullet train. Since the first train departed Tokyo Station in 1964, the Shinkansen has become more than simply a means...

For millions of people suffering from arthritis, tendon injuries, muscle strains, and chronic joint pain, Voltaren has become one of the first medications they reach for before considering oral pain relievers. Unlike creams that merely create a...

Stem cell research represents one of the most remarkable frontiers in modern medicine. Few scientific discoveries have generated as much excitement—or as much debate. To supporters, stem cells offer the possibility of repairing damaged organs,...

Few foods are as comforting, versatile, and culturally significant as a steaming bowl of udon. Thick, silky, satisfying, and remarkably adaptable, udon has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for centuries. Whether served in a delicate broth on a...

Every summer, San Diego transforms into the center of the entertainment universe. Streets fill with superheroes, movie icons, anime characters, fantasy creatures, and thousands of costumed fans from nearly every corner of the globe. Hotels become extensions of the convention, restaurants host themed events, and celebrities casually walk through crowds that include everyone from comic book...

For many people, few health concerns are as frightening as the possibility of losing their memory, independence, and ability to recognize the people and places they love. Dementia has become one of the leading health challenges facing aging...