Scientists have discovered that collecting stool samples at home is as life-saving as invasive colonoscopy procedures.

New genetic test results by local environmental groups show that horses are one of the contributing factors to Palma Sola Bay ...

Consuming whole animals was not unusual for ancient cultures, but researchers say that a whole snake inside fossilized fecal matter had never been found before.

Typical symptoms include small blisters that break open into painful sores on the genitals or surrounding areas. ‘If you have ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK - and one doctor has outlined six key symptoms you should ...

The capsules light up upon encountering blood in the gut. A brighter glow indicates more bleeding. In A Nutshell Speed ...

Researchers report that they’ve developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Diagnosing paediatric tuberculosis (TB) remains challenging, partly because they are often unable to produce sputum samples. The use of stool samples with the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra ...

Doctors use laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures to help diagnose short bowel syndrome, which affects nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) ...

The Cologuard Plus test is more accurate than the original Cologuard, and should be easier to mail in for stool analysis. The newest version of Cologuard, an at-home colon cancer screening test, ...

All 50 to 74-year-olds in England will receive a home-testing kit for bowel cancer every two years, as the NHS expands its lifesaving screening programme. The age is now being lowered from 54 to 50 ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Just as modern vaccines evolved from cowpox blisters and penicillin from moldy bread, another life-saving treatment is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Scientists have ...