Your stomach is actually most active when it is empty.

Q: My stomach growls after I have eaten and most of the time it growls when I don't feel hungry. Why does this happen? A: The "growling" is almost certainly normal and is the result of peristalsis.

Your stomach's gurgles, medically termed borborygmus, are a normal sign of a healthy, active digestive system. These sounds, ...

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Let me paint a picture of something you may have experienced: you're relaxing on the couch when your stomach starts to growl. You realize you're hungry — and maybe you have been for a while — so you ...

We've all been there, sitting in a quiet room, maybe during a meeting or in a classroom, and suddenly your stomach starts to growl. It can feel a bit embarrassing, especially when others notice. But ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Some people get super cranky when they're hungry. The slang term for it is "hangry." Research shows that emotions, such as irritability and anger are strongly linked with being ...

It’s hard to ignore hunger, a powerful drive designed to get your attention and keep the body from starving. Regular meals that fill the stomach and intestines should calm it down, but what if you’re ...

Often, hunger results from an inadequate diet that lacks protein or fiber. But it could also be due to hormone issues like leptin resistance, or your daily lifestyle. Share on Pinterest Hunger is your ...