Your stomach is actually most active when it is empty.

DEAR DOCTOR K: Why does my stomach sometimes make growling noises? DEAR READER: Stomach noises happen in everyone, although they seem to plague some people more than others. It happens all the time: I ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s time to add two new weapons to your Words With Friends arsenal. First up: borborygmi (58 points). That’s the technical term for the grumbling in your stomach. Next, we have peristalsis (50 points ...

Everyone has experienced it - you're in a meeting and your stomach won't stop (loudly) reminding you that you've skipped lunch. You feel embarrassed as loud rumblings interrupt your presentation, but ...

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 ...