Virtually every aspect of your health can be traced back to your microbiome. But some tests are better than others.

Scientists have developed a tool to measure the activity of a molecule linked to gut inflammation within faecal samples. The optical tool, known as a luminescent reporter, lights up when it detects ...

Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study appearing in ...

Recently, Minnesotans have been receiving unsolicited, unrequested at-home colon cancer screening kits from health insurers, ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s disease. Now they just need samples from the people living in the most ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

A liquid bowel movement (diarrhea) is usually related to a short-term health challenge like food poisoning or a viral infection. It may also be related to a chronic condition. Diarrhea can happen to ...

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The Avant STAMP (Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency) is an internationally recognized computer-based test of language proficiency. It tests all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and ...

A breakthrough century from tyro Jacob Bethell is likely to come in vain as the tourists’ middle order collapsed around him on the fourth afternoon at the SCG despite Australia relying significantly ...

Short bowel syndrome happens when part of the small or large intestine is removed or does not work well, so nutrients are not absorbed. Diarrhea is common and can cause dehydration and malnutrition, ...