You're quietly eating lunch, and suddenly... a slurp. A snap of the jaw. A breath that's a little too loud. Your nerves are on edge. If this scene sounds all too familiar, you're not alone. And no, ...

A little-known sensory condition can make everyday noises such as chewing and crunching unbearable, leading to stress and even panic. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two ...

Often in the morning, the people around me drink coffee. I also partake occasionally. I, however, seem to be different than the rest of my co-workers in that I seem to have the ability to drink ...

Slurping a bowl of ramen is the norm in Japan. But the Japanese are also known for their politeness, and Nissin, the company that first brought us Instant Ramen and Cup Noodles, knows that not ...

This is a reading comprehension exercise for children. It was written by Susan Fineman, a reading specialist in the New Haven, Conn., school district. TOKYO -- Akimasa Matsushima is a well-educated ...