An exquisitely preserved specimen of Austronaga minuta, a small, long-necked marine reptile from the Triassic of China, contains a fossilized stomach, liver and intestines, offering paleontologists their oldest detailed glimpse yet of how early reptiles digested food.

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A new review of previous studies in the journal Appetite undercuts the popular belief that water fills you up at the table.

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New research examines how antioxidants may influence the risk of cancers linked to digestion. Vitamin C may do more than support the immune system. It could also help block chemical reactions in the stomach that are linked to cancer risk. New mathematical modeling from the University of Waterloo suggests the vitamin may help explain why [...]

Lors d’un épisode de canicule, votre assiette peut rapidement devenir votre meilleure alliée ou votre pire ennemie. Même s’il ne vient à l’idée de personne de manger une fondue savoyarde ou un bœuf bourguignon, certains aliments, loin de vous rafraîchir, pourraient aggraver la sensation de...

Researchers have created a model that follows food beyond traditional calorie calculations, incorporating the role of gut microbes in digestion. Food labels make calorie counts look straightforward. The number listed per serving is calculated from the food’s fat, carbohydrate, and protein content. In reality, the digestive process is much more complex. As food moves through [...]