According to gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi, several lesser-known but highly effective tests can offer deeper insights into ...

When researchers collected stool samples from healthy adults and then put them through a high-pressure public speaking and ...

A recent cross-sectional study demonstrates that quantitative fecal bile acid (FBA) estimation from a single stool sample is ...

Among adults aged 45 and older, just 65% are currently with any recommended colorectal cancer screening test, according to a 2026 report from the American Cancer Society. Here are 10 numbers to know ...

The second deadliest cancer in the world can now be detected with a stool sample and an algorithm. Researchers at the ...

Signs of bowel obstruction include nausea, vomiting, and a swollen abdomen from a partial or complete blockage. “These can ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

Understand your gut's complexity and learn why a high-fiber diet — not unproven probiotics or at-home tests — is the real path to digestive wellness The "cast iron stomach" myth persists in ...

Scientists have found markers of cognitive decline in a diet and gut microbiome-linked blood test that may help spot dementia ...

Repeated noninvasive stool DNA testing could offer greater real-world effectiveness than colonoscopy for colorectal cancer ...

People now have a way to test for colon cancer at home instead of going to get a colonoscopy. The at-home colon test uses a stool sample to help look for any signs of colon cancer. Just place your ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...