You're in the middle of dinner with your in-laws (no mean feat!) when it happens: A sneaky, ill-timed belch bursts past your lips, and you find yourself blaming cruel fate-as well as what you thought ...

You likely learned from a young age that burping is inconsiderate. There's some truth to that according to the manners rulebook, but continuous burping for hours may be a sign of something deeper. If ...

Burping — also known as belching — is a common bodily function that helps to release excess air swallowed during eating or drinking. While occasional burping is a normal part of the digestive process, ...

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Burping is often considered a "faux pas," as it can be embarrassing and off-putting, especially in social situations. But for some, the inability to belch can be an issue that can cause discomfort.