From digestive conditions to more serious health concerns, discover why medical experts emphasize the importance of not ignoring blood in your stool.

Adults 45 and older should start routine colorectal cancer screenings. People at higher risk due to family history or other ...

A blood-based test (Freenome) may provide a new option for colorectal cancer screening in the average-risk US population.

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data.

Other screening options are getting a fecal test every one to three years, according to recommendations from a health provider. Stool tests and blood tests are meant to complement colonoscopies.

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.

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data. This non-invasive, data-driven approach offers an objective alternative to traditional food diaries and ...

The American Cancer Society states that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death nationwide and the No. 1 cause of cancer death in men under 50.   In 2024, approximately ...