Sundeep Venkatesan

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Assistant Professor of Speech and Language Pathology, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Keeping your food from floating away in space is only half the battle. NASA via Getty Images

August 3, 2026

Sundeep Venkatesan, Binghamton University, State University of New York

A speech-language pathologist on how complex swallowing is – and how small changes from gravity can complicate the process.

Holidays bring people together around food. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

March 23, 2026

Sundeep Venkatesan, Binghamton University, State University of New York

As you get older, the muscles your body uses to chew can weaken, which may make enjoying holiday treats like Easter candy more difficult.