A plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a fight broke out because a man allegedly wouldn't stop passing gas. Two passengers on the Transavia flight from Dubai to the Netherlands ...

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.

Our body systems continually give signals about our health status. You wouldn't immediately think that passing gas, also called breaking wind (or farting if you wish), can give signals about your ...

Farting in public can be mortifying—whether it's a loud burst in a quiet room or an unexpected smell. The embarrassing stares, stifled giggles, and threat of ridicule make it really humiliating.

Passing gas is a typical part of the digestion process. However, if gas builds up in the intestines, it can be painful. Trapped gas has several different causes and various treatment options. A person ...

Imagine being on a first date when you feel the need to toot your own horn — that is, pass gas. The average person releases about 0.5 to 1.5 liters (0.1 to 0.4 gallons) of gas a day. Most of these ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: All my adult life I’ve had a tendency to pass a lot of gas. It’s unpleasant for me and for others. What can I do about it? DEAR READER: All human beings pass gas to some extent. That’s ...