A “smart underwear” to measure human flatulence has been created by scientists from University of Maryland in the United States, and they are looking for volunteers to wear it. The aim is to help ...

As I type this, a battery-powered computer tucked in my, er, swimsuit area is monitoring for my next flatus. Yes, flatus means “fart.” Don’t judge me—it’s for science. This sensing device, which would ...

Did you get wind of what that new fart study found—you know the one recently published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X? Well, participants in the study farted on average 32 times a day ...

While breaking wind could help protect against Alzheimer’s and postpartum depression, there can be too much of a “good” thing. Scientists recently discovered that we’re passing gas a lot more often ...

From the lab that brought you the reason behind yellow pee comes another monumental advance in digestive science: a fart-tracking sensor to be attached to your underwear. As it turns out, farts are ...

Everyone farts—it’s a biological fact. But whether you interpret that odorous puff of air as a harmless (even funny) fact of life or a gross human indecency turns out to be surprisingly telling—and ...

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Recent studies suggest that sniffing your own farts might offer health benefits due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). While large doses are toxic, tiny amounts naturally produced in the gut ...

When it comes to health trends, it’s safe to say there are more than a few that aren’t legit (mouth taping, celery juice, any sort of hyper-restrictive diet—we could go on). And while the term “fart ...

It's Thanksgiving, and those pants are feeling a bit tighter than before dinner. While it might be tempting to curl up on the couch and take a nap, consider going for a "fart walk" instead. Mairlyn ...

Unusual fart odours signal dietary digestion issues or gut imbalances. Sulphur-rich foods like eggs and red meat are common culprits. Simple swaps and lifestyle adjustments can significantly reduce ...

The upcoming seasons of Nickelodeon‘s kids animated series Dora and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be their last. Season 2 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres on Paramount+ in ...