Nadya Okamoto had the perfect costume for her friend’s Rihanna-themed birthday party: a likeness of the pregnant pop star in black lingerie, based on her iconic outfit at Paris Fashion Week. Okamoto ...

Often bothered by painful puffiness around your abdomen? A 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology estimates that one in four women feel bloated at least once a week. That’s a problem in ...

That uncomfortable tightness creeping around your midsection isn’t necessarily what you think it is. For countless women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and beyond, distinguishing between ...

Although abdominal bloating is a common symptom, comparatively little is known about its prevalence in the community. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of bloating and assess related ...

Bloating is uncomfortably common problem for many people. There are many causes of bloating, from eating and drinking to stress and genetics. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ...

Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study. Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis ...

It’s a typical Friday afternoon: you’re busy with work, family, and a long to-do list, and you notice discomfort in your ...

"Endo belly" is the nickname people use for the dramatic swelling that often comes with endometriosis. Your abdomen (belly) may stretch from under your ribs down to your pelvis, leaving your whole ...

Commonly experienced symptoms of endometriosis include chronic pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, and infertility. But endometriosis may cause other symptoms, such as fatigue or painful intercourse.

The results of routine blood tests could be used to speed up cancer diagnosis among people with stomach pain or bloating, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers. Most people who report these ...