San Diego stands out as one of the happiest places to live, with sunny year-round weather, expansive coastlines, locally ...

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Originating in India during colonial rule and inspired by a traditional dish containing lentils, this combination of rice, ...

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For decades, scientists and surgeons around the world have been trying to solve the organ donor crisis. The answer could be ...

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Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish on a journey through Tokyo, Japan, capturing the city's vibrant food ...

Clinical trials are underway that demand us to rethink menopause—and whether or not women actually need to go through it.

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Under a swath of Kentucky hills and hollows is a limestone labyrinth that became the heartland of a national park. The surface of Mammoth Cave National Park encompasses about 80 square miles.

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