Flatulence, commonly referred to as farting, is often seen as embarrassing or even taboo. However, beyond the social stigma and inevitable humor that surrounds it, the process of passing gas is a ...

Q. I have always been bothered by my legs and feet cramping at night. I put soap chips in socks that I wear to bed each night, and that usually helps.

It turns out there is more to gas than a sheepish laugh or a quick departure from a crowded room. Scientists from Monash University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research have discovered how ...