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 ...

Stool tests may detect coronavirus more effectively than respiratory tests in infants and children, according to researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) who said in a report ...

Over 6 million women in the U.S. suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition often misdiagnosed, leading to an average of 5 to 7 years before an accurate diagnosis. But a new test could help women ...

The at-home colon test uses a stool sample to help look for any signs of colon cancer.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Using just a stool sample, doctors may now be able to detect colon and many other cancers of the digestive tract including stomach, pancreatic, bile duct and esophageal cancer, U.S ...

ORLANDO -- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reported mostly favorable responses with the use of mail-order kits for stool sample collections, according to a survey study. Among survey ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fecal samples identified differences in the gut microbiota of children with autism. The findings indicate that ...

At-home gut health tests use DNA or RNA sequencing from a stool sample. Testing your gut health cannot replace an official diagnosis from a doctor. Your results may provide insights into gut ...

Healthcare professionals consider a healthy pancreatic elastase level above 200 micrograms per gram (mcg/g). Pancreatic elastase is the digestive enzyme that the pancreas produces to help digest food.