Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Congratulations are in order for Daytime Emmy Award-winning Young and Restless favorite Christel Khalil (Lily). The actress and her husband, Sam Restagno, are expecting a baby! This will be the third ...

A bowl of dal is comfort food for many of us, and beans are hailed as plant-based powerhouses. But inside them are complex sugars that our gut finds difficult to digest. Bacteria ferment these sugars, ...

Deep in the guts of Burmese pythons, scientists have uncovered something remarkable: specialized intestinal cells that help these massive snakes break down and absorb entire skeletons. This discovery ...

UPDATE, 3 p.m.: According to the State Fire Marshall, the fire claimed the lives of 48-year-old restaurant owner, his 33-year-old girlfriend and her 9-year-old daughter who were living in a ...

Protein can be hard to digest, but not all sources are the same. A nutritionist shares 9 easy-to-digest, protein-rich foods that are gentle on the stomach. Getting enough protein is essential for ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats. Just ...

Just when you thought you knew everything about one of Florida's least-favorite invasive species, a surprise emerges. Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest ...

Researchers discover the secret behind Burmese pythons' ability to fully digest the bones of their prey. Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ...

Burmese pythons and other carnivorous snakes are well-known for swallowing their prey whole. But what comes out the other end doesn’t resemble what went in. There’s not a bone to be seen in their poop ...

Pythons as large as 18 feet have been found in Florida. They are creating havoc with the ecosystem by preying on native wildlife, including deer and young alligators, experts say. US Fish and Wildlife ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Few predators swallow their prey whole. Even fewer can digest their ...