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.

(CNN) — Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this ...

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.

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 ...