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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. L-R: Dr Caitlin Welsh and Associate Professor Sam Forster. (CREDIT: Hudson Institute of Medical Research) It turns out there is ...

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

Scientists at the University of Maryland are aiming to answer that question in a new nationwide study that uses “Smart Underwear” to track how much participants pass gas each day. The research, led by ...

Researchers are testing "smart underwear" sensors that track when people pass gas—while also recording diet and daily habits. Early results show pe ...

Whether you’re breaking wind, farting hard or just letting out a quick toot, flatulence is—whether you want to admit it or not—as much a daily necessity as breathing. But exactly how often the average ...

It turns out there is more to gas than a sheepish laugh or a quick departure from a crowded room. Scientists from Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research have discovered how ...