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.

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...