An ova and parasites exam is a relatively routine examination that people with severe diarrhea might undergo if they are admitted to a hospital. As the name suggests, the test checks for the presence ...

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 ...

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 ...

Doctors may use blood, stool, and imaging tests to help diagnose IBD. However, endoscopy with biopsy is often essential to confirming a diagnosis and distinguishing between the two types. Inflammatory ...

Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

The Bristol Stool Chart is used to assess your stool (poop) and determine whether the shape, color, and consistency suggest a health issue. Normal stool is in the middle of the chart, in the 3 to 4 ...

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, ...

Christine Bronstein describes herself as a “super healthy” person who’s been eating kale since before kale was cool. At 48, she exercises regularly, avoids sugar and doesn’t drink alcohol. So when she ...