Those rumbling, gurgling noises from your stomach have a scientific name: borborygmi. Stomach growling happens when food, gas, or fluids move through your digestive tract. Because the intestines are ...

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, ...

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 ...

Why do our stomachs always seem to make the most noise in the quietest rooms? Although stomachs are technically just as likely to rumble in noisy areas as they are in quiet ones, borborygmi (another ...

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 ...

Loud stomach growls are usually a sign of a healthy digestive system at work, driven by muscle contractions moving gas and ...