BBC Science Focus explains: “If a three-bean chilli gives you farts that smell faintly eggy, it’s because your gut is busy breaking proteins into hydrogen sulphide. Methionine, an essential building ...

Most people, especially New Yorkers, who are proud of their tap water, mock my interest in mineral water; to them, “all water ...

At this point, I can boldly say that if nature were a man, I would have fallen head over heels in love with him because I keep getting surprised by its healing capabilities.I have a story I would like ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug for adults with type 2 diabetes. One of the more common side effects of Mounjaro is constipation. In clinical studies, constipation was reported in 6% to ...

Eating high-fiber foods like whole grains and legumes helps relieve constipation. Drinking plenty of water can soften dry stools and improve digestion. Abdominal massage and regular exercise are other ...

Go ahead and get a good whiff of your own farts — scientists say it could help guard against Alzheimer’s. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that hydrogen sulfide — the rotten ...

Colleen Stinchcombe is a health, environment, and outdoor recreation writer based near Seattle, WA. In addition to Health, her work has been published by SELF, Outside Online, Sierra Magazine, Lonely ...

A study found that a smelly substance called hydrogen sulfide, which is also found in gas, improved brain function by 50% in mice with Alzheimer’s. Is this an excuse to smell your own farts? There’s ...

According to the researchers, hydrogen sulfide present in farts acts as a critical signaling molecule inside cells, influencing processes linked to aging and neurodegeneration. (AI-generated image) A ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most ...