Learn about colon cancer risk factors, screening methods, and lifestyle changes for prevention. Understand the importance of early detection and regular check-ups.
Explore the fascinating journey of digestion, from the first bite to the final elimination. Learn how your body transforms food into energy and nutrients.
Explore the dangers of food going down the 'wrong hole,' from coughing fits to aspiration pneumonia, and even the bizarre case of a sprouting pea in the lung.
Explore the science behind why we need flu shots every year. Learn about the flu virus's unique ability to mutate and how vaccines are developed to combat it.
Explore the fascinating science of how your body knows when you're full. Learn about the roles of stomach expansion, hormones like CCK and leptin, and the brain's hypothalamus in signaling satiety.