Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles <1 μm in size). Nanoplastics are found in drinking water and foods packaged ...

Like so many of our body’s processes, digestion tends to go on unnoticed when it’s working well. But when things aren’t running so smoothly, the effects can impact both physical and mental health.

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YouTube has officially launched its new AI age verification technology today, which will automatically add certain restrictions to your account if it thinks you’re under 18 years old. This ...

Snakes possess a remarkable digestive system, radically different from humans, enabling them to swallow prey whole, sometimes many times larger than their heads. Their flexible jaws, potent stomach ...

While dandelions in your front yard may be a bit pesky (the flower is considered a weed since it can easily take over lawns and gardens), dandelion tea is a whole different story. Dandelions in tea, ...

Digestive issues are one of the most common health problems, and there is not one solution for it. From your food intake and your way of living to certain infections, there are many factors affecting ...

Public television host and travel guide Rick Steves will speak in Scranton for the Lackawanna County Library System’s American Masters Lecture Series. “An Evening with Rick Steves” will take place ...

If you have these common digestive symptoms, drinking less may help. By Alice Callahan When we published an article last year about the various ways alcohol might change your gut microbiome, the ...

Water is extremely important for our day-to-day functioning. (Photo: iStock) When it comes to drinking water, people often have clear choices – some will go for a steaming mug while others cannot go ...