Scientists at the University of Maryland have taken on a problem most people laugh about and doctors struggle to measure. Their solution is Smart Underwear, a small wearable device that tracks ...

Everyone experiences gas. In fact, passing gas 13 to 21 times a day is considered normal. It’s a natural result of digestion, proof that your body is working to break down food and extract nutrients.

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Although bacteria from stool particles cause pink eye, you cannot catch it from ...

Our body systems continually give signals about our health status. You wouldn't immediately think that passing gas, also called breaking wind (or farting if you wish), can give signals about your ...

Intestinal gas is air that collects in a person’s digestive system. When a person eats or drinks, they swallow tiny amounts of air. Gas may also arise as a byproduct of digesting certain foods. This ...

CLEVELAND, Oh - During a recent visit to the chiropractor, I accidentally let out gas. I was so embarrassed. He just continued his work while I quietly apologized. I don’t even know if he heard me and ...