From frogs and sponges to jellyfish and tardigrades, scientists reveal how some animals digest food without defecating, ...

Defecation is commonly treated as a universal feature of animal life, a visible outcome of digestion and metabolic turnover.

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Chronic foul-smelling stool can reflect fat malabsorption, pancreatic enzyme deficiency, or colorectal disease, making digestive changes important early clues.

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A light bite? A full plate? Or nothing at all? After years of mixed messages, new research may finally reveal the best ...

On night walks through Highgate Wood, Cindy Blaney shares the whirling wonder of the often-maligned mammals with the humans ...

Beans provide key nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc, and may help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Learn how beans can boost your health.

On a rocky ledge over the coast of an island in the far south Atlantic Ocean, a young penguin peers nervously at the chasm ...

When you’re juggling a leash, a poop bag, and a hyper dog who suddenly decided recall is optional, you need rewards that are ...

Raj Ganpath says eating should be enjoyable as well as nourishing, and shares a simple framework he follows every day ...

A pack of creamy lickable cat treats that are high in moisture to help them stay properly hydrated — but more importantly, ...