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

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 ...

The tests have not been approved by federal regulators, but that hasn’t stopped patients from wanting them — and doctors from worrying. By Nina Agrawal In the spring of 2021, the cancer field was ...

UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended ...

A parent or caregiver needs to seek medical attention if the toddler’s diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, is accompanied by a fever of 102°F (38°C) or higher, or there are signs of dehydration. While ...

Blood tests may also reveal signs of infection or inflammation, such as an elevated white blood cell count. Doctors typically consider testing for C. diff when a patient has persistent diarrhea after ...

Objective: This study is aimed to develop multivariate prediction method in colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis. Methodology: M3 gene expression was determined using Fecal DNA extraction kits and ...

This article is part of "Build IT: Connectivity," a series about tech powering better business. Viome is aiming to transform disease detection, starting with the gut. The Washington-based biotech ...

An at-home FIT test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) is one of the easiest ways to screen for colon cancer. This short explainer video shows who needs a FIT test, how it works, and how to ask your doctor ...