This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

Why does your stomach grumble? Can you digest food upside down? Why is running good for digestion? Learn more about some of the amazing ways of the digestion system.

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

A simple glass of lemon water might do more than refresh you—when you drink it could make a real difference in digestion, ...

Researchers found that digestion in hawks and owls can alter the results of isotopic analysis in pellets and droppings. Scientists are using isotopes to answer a surprising variety of questions about ...

As kids are enjoying their Thanksgiving break, we wanted to offer some at-home science activities to help pass the time while you're sweating over the stove making that big turkey dinner. And speaking ...

Learn how stress affects gut health, digestion, and bloating. Discover the gut-brain axis and simple ways to reduce stress and support your gut.

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

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There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...