Everyone's mailing in stool samples for a gut report, but can an at-home microbiome test actually tell you anything?

Before you overhaul your diet based on a stool test, here's what actually moves your gut health, no kit required.

Scientists blended one sample, split it, and shipped it out. What came back exposed a problem the whole industry shares.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Using just a stool sample, doctors may now be able to detect colon and many other cancers of the digestive tract including stomach, pancreatic, bile duct and esophageal cancer, U.S ...

Over 6 million women in the U.S. suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition often misdiagnosed, leading to an average of 5 to 7 years before an accurate diagnosis. But a new test could help women ...

Despite its popularity, the science and regulations surrounding microbiome testing are still catching up, highlighting the ...

It’s a gut-wrenching problem. Research indicates that around two-thirds of US adults struggle with persistent tummy troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain — and few seek medical help. Some ...

A newer type of test that looks for hidden blood in the stool is an effective way to screen for colon cancer, a research review suggests. The tests, called fecal immunochemical tests (FITs), are done ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fecal samples identified differences in the gut microbiota of children with autism. The findings indicate that ...

A test that detects DNA cell material in a stool sample can reliably detect colorectal cancer in its earliest stages, when the disease is best treated. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- A study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist Thomas ...