Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first time that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A view of the ancient city of Pergamon in western Turkey. - Berkan Cetin/Anadolu/Getty Images Researchers in Turkey say they have ...

(CNN) — Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Archaeologists have discovered that ancient Romans utilized human feces as a remedy for common illnesses. After examining a 2,000-year-old glass vial, it's now fairly certain that human waste was ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...