Your stomach is actually most active when it is empty.

When your stomach is empty, your body releases the hormone ghrelin. It’s a chemical messenger. It signals your brain to give ...

Certain beverages can cause intestinal gas and uncomfortable bloating. Learn why this discomfort happens and which drinks to avoid to keep your gut happy.

Our body is constantly communicating with us. Eyes start watering? There’s probably a little dust or an eyelash that needs clearing. Pain in your knee? A sure message to skip pickleball that evening.

Dear Dr. K: As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It’s embarrassing. Dear Reader: Maybe your stomach is trying to ...

DEAR DOCTOR K >> As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It's embarrassing. DEAR READER >> Maybe your stomach is ...

You’re sitting in a quiet room, maybe in a meeting, church, or just chilling with friends, then suddenly… ggrrrrhhhh. That loud stomach noise just comes out of nowhere. And now everyone is looking at ...