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...

For those who have never experienced a migraine, it can be difficult to understand why millions of people are forced to retreat into a dark, quiet room for hours—or even days. A migraine is not simply a severe headache. It is a complex...

Long before refrigeration, canning, or modern food preservation, people sought practical ways to make their harvests last through long winters. Among the most enduring creations to emerge from this necessity is apple butter—a thick, dark,...

Every summer, as the gates swing open at the famed Del Mar Racetrack and the first thoroughbreds thunder down the stretch, another competition quietly captures just as much attention as the horses themselves. It is a tradition filled with...