Getting up and moving around right after you’ve eaten starts a process called peristalsis, which is a rippled effect that helps force gas and food through your gastrointestinal tract. It essentially ...

Go ahead and get a good whiff of your own farts — scientists say it could help guard against Alzheimer’s. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that hydrogen sulfide — the rotten ...

According to the researchers, hydrogen sulfide present in farts acts as a critical signaling molecule inside cells, influencing processes linked to aging and neurodegeneration. (AI-generated image) A ...

Claire Gillespie is an experienced health and wellness writer. Her work appears across several publications including SELF, Women’s Health, Health, Vice, Headspace, and The Washington Post. Farting ...

A study found that a smelly substance called hydrogen sulfide, which is also found in gas, improved brain function by 50% in mice with Alzheimer’s. Is this an excuse to smell your own farts? There’s ...

Joy Emeh is a professional health writer, editor, content strategist, and career development coach with up to four years of experience in the health writing space. She is interested in all things ...

Passing gas, or flatulence, is a completely natural process that everyone experiences. According to clinical nutritionist Ryan Fernando, understanding what constitutes a 'normal' amount of gas and ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most ...

Constipation is no joke—that backed-up feeling can wreak havoc on your well-being. While certain over-the-counter medications offer a quick fix, diet plays a large role in your body’s inability to ...