Nothing clears a room like a smelly fart. Even though this gas, known scientifically as flatus, is a part of our daily lives, we still know surprisingly little about what goes into it. So which foods ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Eating high-fiber foods like beans and cabbage can make your farts smell ...

H₂S gas is naturally produced in the body during digestion. The study found that this gas may improve circulation, relax blood vessels, and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, ultimately resulting ...

Everyone farts. Here's what a change in the quantity or quality may be saying about your health. One important thing to understand about farting is that “there is a big distinction between flatulence ...

You can't get pink eye from a fart; infection, allergies, or irritants can cause it. Pink eye spreads when bacteria or viruses transfer from hands to eyes, often from poor handwashing. You can prevent ...

Let’s get to the bottom of farting. Everybody passes gas—it’s a natural part of being human. But what causes it, and how many a day is “normal”? Gas comes from two sources: air and real gas. Air, ...

Ever wonder why you tend to get gassy at the worst possible moments? Your farts are a combination of two things: the air you swallow (say, by eating too quickly) and the food you eat, says David ...