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

When you’ve taken your dog in for a veterinary checkup, chances are you have heard the veterinarian discuss a fecal test and ...

Since the early 20 th century, the detection of intestinal parasites has improved with the development of several techniques for parasitic structures recovery and identification, which differ in ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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, ...

The microbiome-based test carries US FDA Breakthrough Device status and is designed to rule out low-risk autism cases early with over 95% negative predictive value.

The ascending colon is on the right side of the abdomen and starts at the cecum. It absorbs water and nutrients from partially digested food and turns it into stool. In this article, learn more about ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...