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Farting is a fact of life. Virtually everyone deals with gas, and maybe on a more frequent basis than they’d prefer – and often at the worst (funniest?) possible moments. That’s no coincidence, ...

Farting is one of the body’s most common — and necessary — digestive processes. Gas is created as gut bacteria digests the food we eat, or as the result of swallowing air (aerophagia), and releasing ...

Feb. 16 (UPI) --University of Maryland researchers designed "Smart Underwear" to track and measure flatulence -- and they are seeking volunteers to wear them. Brantley Hall, an assistant professor in ...

Smart Underwear model. Credit: Brantley Hall, University of Maryland. Talking about flatulence may feel awkward, but scientists say it could reveal important clues about gut health. Researchers at the ...

The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. Thirteen years ago, no ...

A strange White House rumor claims Donald Trump’s alleged flatulence has become an unspoken occupational hazard for those standing too close. Donald Trump and flatulence. There is a peculiar White ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

The traditional response "you're welcome" is being replaced by phrases like "no problem" and "my pleasure." This shift in language reflects a generational difference in etiquette, moving from formal ...

Bluetooth is a technology for short-range data transmission that has become so ubiquitous in recent years that we can no longer imagine life without it. This makes it all the more annoying when ...