Burping your baby might seem like a straightforward task, but any new parent knows it can feel more like an art—or even a science. Beyond preventing spit-up and hiccups, burping is essential for ...

The cricopharyngeus is the main muscle of the upper esophageal sphincter, the top gate of the food pipe. With no burp syndrome, this muscle does not relax, which interferes with the burping process, ...

Science tells us that the act of burping is a natural function of the human body. Humans need to expel excess air somehow, yet when we hear a burp, big or small, it's hard not to laugh, or make a ...

For those who can't stifle a burp before scurrying out of earshot, it's worth knowing there's something worse than letting that belch burst forth in polite company. Being unable to burp is not a good ...

A life without burps might sound like a blessing, but a new study shows it’s anything but. Researchers interviewed patients with the rare condition retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (R-CPD), ...

Some patients develop an inability to burp (abelchia) because the muscle that surrounds the bottom of the throat (the cricopharyngeus muscle) remains overly tight when they attempt to allow air to ...

Maintaining a healthy indoor environment is essential for keeping your home feeling fresh and preventing mould from taking hold. One surprising trick to help with this is to ‘burp’ your home regularly ...

This video features a simple challenge where we try to drink a fizzy drink without burping. The reactions are recorded naturally without a script. The goal is to see who can stay quiet the longest.