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.

Although bacteria from stool particles cause pink eye, you cannot catch it from passing gas. Viruses, bacteria, and allergies can inflame or infect the conjunctiva. Washing your hands and not sharing ...

Researchers are testing "smart underwear" sensors that track when people pass gas—while also recording diet and daily habits. Early results show people average about 32 gas events per day, though the ...

At some point in childhood, farts become one of two things: an embarrassing secret we pretend never happens, or the butt of every joke. As adults, most of us stop joking about them, but many still ...

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 ...

Yes, having constipation can cause gas build-up and flatulence. Constipation is a common digestive issue characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Medically speaking, ...