Fierce summer temperatures can make much of Southern Europe difficult for active, nature-loving breaks in summer. But that still leaves a dazzling array of national parks to explore in the Alps ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s national parks.

This one-minute workout could transform your health Influencers call sprinting the ultimate fat-burning workout. Experts say it’s more nuanced—but research shows this high-intensity exercise ...

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away by a new fossil discovery.” ...

Could the United States, which has a maternal mortality rate much higher than other wealthy nations, benefit from MHI’s midwife-centric approach to maternal care? Research suggests that it could ...

Travel back to the Wild West at these 10 historic Colorado hotels Ghost stories, swinging saloon doors, and old-world glamour—these hotels offer more character than your average accommodation.

Different dinosaur species may have really traveled together like in the movies A newly discovered trove of fossilized footprints provides what may be the first evidence of prehistoric diversity ...

The idea that diet sodas can help you lose weight is becoming increasingly complicated as emerging research suggests they may confuse the brain—and trigger an urge to eat.

A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

For thousands of years sirens have lured sailors, haunted coastlines—and shapeshifted through myth and media. Here's how they evolved to the seductive mermaids of our modern imagination.

Originally designed as a budget-friendly escape, the concept of the all-inclusive resort is gaining in popularity again as exhausted travelers look to indulge in the luxury of doing nothing.

The hunt for the world’s rarest duck The dogged search for a bird that many people figured had gone extinct included torrential rains, washed-out bridges, swine flu, and unrelenting obsession.