Research continues to show the influence your gastrointestinal (GI) system (or your “gut”) has on your overall health. While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. Breath, blood, and stool tests are types of lactose intolerance tests that can measure the body’s ...

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine ...

March marks the beginning of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. At-home stool tests can be an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer than a dreaded colonoscopy. As the rates of the cancer continue ...

A calprotectin stool test may help determine whether you have an inflammatory or noninflammatory bowel condition. The information it provides may also eliminate the need for more invasive tests. Share ...

University of Edinburgh scientists developed a luminescent reporter that detected granzyme A activity in stool samples, ...