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Close-up of woman's hands slicing boiled beets on wooden cutting board with a knife at home kitchen.

Why do beets turn your poop and pee red?

By Anna Gora published

After you've eaten beets, your poop and urine can take on a shocking red or pink color — but why?

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Medium close up shot of woman eating tacos with friends at food truck.

How long does it take to digest food?

By Anna Gora published

The speed at which food moves through the digestive tract depends on many factors.

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In this image, a young man is seen sitting on a sofa in his living room, looking uncomfortable and holding his stomach, presumably due to digestive problems.

Which foods make the smelliest farts?

By Elana Spivack published

Gastroenterologists describe the factors that go into passing gas and which foods make farts smell.

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Toddler with sprig of cilantro in her mouth.

Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Here's the science behind why some people hate eating cilantro, which is also known as coriander.

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Fresh homemade Italian pizza margherita with buffalo mozzarella and basil.

Scientists identify the microbes that make buffalo mozzarella so yummy

By Emily Cooke published

An analysis of buffalo mozzarella from two Italian dairies has revealed which bacteria define this beloved cheese.

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close up of young woman with pimples around her mouth holding up a chocolate bar as if to eat it

Can sugar cause acne?

By Kamal Nahas published

Because multiple factors can provoke acne, it's difficult to tease apart sugar's role.

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woman at a desk surrounded by papers and a laptop holds her head in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other

Does caffeine help or cause headaches?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Caffeine's influence over headaches is complicated.

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A multi-layered cake on a plate topped with brown dust next to a knife and fork

Why do we always have room for dessert?

By Kiley Price published

Adding variety to your diet may cause you to eat more than you need to, studies show.

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photo of a box of sugar free gelatin, a diet coke, crystal light mix, equal artificial sweetener in a box and a box of trident gum

No, aspartame is not a 'possible carcinogen,' FDA says in response to WHO ruling

By Nicoletta Lanese published

As anticipated, an arm of the World Health Organization has said aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" — but does that label mean much?

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A father and son eagerly await something in the oven.

Why do our stomachs growl?

By Cameron Duke published

A rumbling stomach is a normal part of digestion.

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