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 ...

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, ...

TUPELO — The age range for colon cancer screenings lowered in recent years to include younger individuals as the incidence rate of colon cancer shifted. Dr. Stephen Amann, a gastroenterologist at ...

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has launched an initiative to mail stool-based screening kits for colorectal cancer directly to patient’s homes. As rates of colorectal cancer in the U.S.

Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer. But some dread the idea of the invasive procedure and the prep required the day before you have it. The FDA last year ...

If your doctor thinks you may have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), they’ll order a combination of stool, blood, imaging, and pancreatic function tests. Share on Pinterest 1467188045 Patricio ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC).

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

(NEXSTAR) — An unexpected delivery at your door may not always be an unwelcome surprise — just ask one Kentucky boy about the thousands of dollars worth of lollipops that arrived at his home earlier ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...

Beyond stocking your bathroom with high-quality towels, a quick-drying shower mat and an efficient filtered showerhead, one way you can quickly upgrade your bathroom experience — and your health — is ...