Your stool can reveal a lot about your overall health. In this video, we explore what different colors, shapes, and consistencies of poop may indicate about digestion, diet, and potential health ...

According to a study by global engineering firm CDM Smith, biosolid management costs could jump 37% as a result of forever ...

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

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 ...

Some of this year’s hottest gifts measure blood glucose and gut microbiomes. There is the “judginess” factor to consider.

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, ...

Causes of black stool: Consuming certain dark foods, such as black licorice, blueberries, or foods with deep colouring, can temporarily darken stool (Images: Canva) A jet‑black, sticky stool that has ...

Health insurance companies send all kinds of things in the mail: brochures about benefits, branded items such as coasters and duffel bags, and reminders to get certain health tests done. Some have ...

A large real-world study found that fewer than half of adults who started colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with an at-home stool test completed the recommended repeat test, creating gaps in ...

Stool-based DNA testing can help bridge CRC screening gaps between rural and urban populations by providing timely follow-up. The study found no significant difference in follow-up times for ...

We tested the telescopic stool that people are finding on the internet. Does it actually work and is it worth buying? Watch the video above to see it in action and hear our verdict. If you see a ...