Flatulence might be embarrassing, but experts say it’s actually a sign your digestive system is working properly.

Doctors share their thoughts on what’s normal when it comes to gas and what needs to be checked out.

A string of medics have listed the varying causes of excess flatulence to help explain why some people fart more than others.

Zen digesters” rarely fart. “Hydrogen hyperproducers” fart a lot. Scientists are investigating what is typical.

While breaking wind could help protect against Alzheimer’s and postpartum depression, there can be too much of a “good” thing. Scientists recently discovered that we’re passing gas a lot more often ...

Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas about 32 times a day—much ...

Farting is a natural bodily function that everyone experiences. While it can sometimes be embarrassing, it's a normal and healthy part of digestion. Certain foods are more likely to cause gas, ...

A new nationwide study led by the University of Maryland is seeking volunteers to help document and analyze the full range of human flatulence.

An ongoing research project using ‘Smart Underwear’ wants to unlock secrets of the gut microbiome by tracking how often people fart throughout the day. A team of scientists created a new device that ...

Do quiet farts smell worse than loud ones? Doctors explain why flatulence happens, what causes gas to smell, and whether the silent-but-deadly phenomenon is real.

Experiencing embarrassing gas? Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests remedies like simethicone to break up gas bubbles and peppermint tea for abdominal relief. Pepto Bismol can also reduce ...