Burping is a normal part of everyday life. Burps happen when air from your stomach travels back up your food tube – called an esophagus – to your mouth. Air gets into your stomach during activities ...

Burping is rarely a sign of cancer, but it may occur with certain types. More often, excessive burping may be related to chronic digestive tract conditions, such as acid reflux. Burping is not a ...

An audible, gastronomic oral emission meets with disdain from a law enforcement officer. A policeman ticketed Vienna bartender Edin Mehic last month for burping too loudly after eating a doner kebab.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why does burping make noise? – Henry E., age 8, ...