Gastroenterologists say the visible corn in stool is usually the kernel’s indigestible outer shell, or pericarp, made of tough cellulose that humans lack enzymes to break down. While the inside of the ...

Corn has a way of staying intact from plate to poop. The bright yellow kernels found in our favorite summer dishes can show up — seemingly undigested — in the bathroom hours later. How does corn ...

There seems to be no good way to get corn kernels off the cob. Most “hacks” involve precariously balancing an ear of corn in a bowl, slicing them off, and hoping you don’t slip and slice a finger ...

Cells within corn kernels have properties similar to those within human blood cells. www.shutterstock.com Driving down a country highway in the Midwest can seem an endless ribbon flanked by green ...

From cornbread and creamed corn to salads and dips, these corn side dishes are perfect to serve with mains all year round.

Halloween, more than almost any other holiday, is about fun. It’s like New Year’s, but with corn syrup instead of booze. It began with the Gaelic festival Samhain, which celebrated the end of harvest ...

Whether you're making a filling for tacos, chili for the game, or a side for barbecue, odds are that you'll turn to corn for help. The bright summer and fall vegetable is naturally sweet, not to ...