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 ...

Many molecular, physiological and behavioural processes display distinct 24-hour rhythms that are directed by the circadian system. The master clock, located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus region of ...

This video explains how mechanical and chemical digestion break food down and how the small intestine’s adaptations increase ...

From better nutrient absorption to fewer stomach problems, slowing down and chewing your food thoroughly can have surprising ...

Screen time at dinner can expose your internal clock to disruption. Here is how blue light exposure can wreck your digestion.

Fat digestion begins before food even enters the stomach, with chemical digestion starting in the mouth. The body continues digesting fat as food moves through the digestive tract. Fats are a type of ...