It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

It is said that when a couple is in love their hearts beat as one. Well, if they have just shared a meal, their bodies will digest as one, perhaps, causing digestive noises at all ends of the ...

Your stomach’s mysterious symphony isn’t just announcing lunchtime—these digestive melodies tell a complex story about your body’s inner workings. From hunger signals to potential warning signs, ...

Andrea Stringer receives funding from a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant. There are a few different reasons for “tummy rumbles” or the (sometimes weird) noises your ...

Loud stomach growls are usually a sign of a healthy digestive system at work, driven by muscle contractions moving gas and liquid. While often normal, persistent or painful noises, especially with ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

If every era has a characteristic condition, ours is indigestion. According to the National Institutes of Health, incidence of inflammatory bowel disease increased by about 10 percent between 2000 and ...

Everyone has had that awkward moment when their stomach growls loudly during a meeting or a quiet class. While it might feel embarrassing, stomach noises are usually a sign that your digestive system ...