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.

How often do we fart? Turns out, scientists may not be completely sure -- but one new invention is looking to change that.

But you might notice it when you’re farting a lot more than usual, and it may make you wonder if something is going on with ...

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

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, ...

The oldest known joke in known human history is not "Why did the chicken cross the road?" In fact, it's a fart joke that can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flatus — known in non-medical circles as a fart — is a topic that has fascinated, amused, and repulsed humanity for thousands of years. Even a cursory glance at the internet shows that this basic ...