The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human ...
New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...
Our stomach often experiences bloating as a common digestive issue, which produces swelling and tightness, along with gas and ...
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 ...
Quick-passing fruits and juices leave your stomach within minutes, while heavy proteins can linger for hours. Understanding ...
Introducing as many as 500 billion bacteria from a serving of probiotic yogurt could disrupt that balance. If these novel ...
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Roach tells the host Gilbert Cruz how she comes up with her ideas and what keeps drawing her back to the bizarre, hilarious bits of trivia that the human body ...
Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human ...