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

Q: I'm taking my pet to a new veterinarian, and they've asked me to bring in a fecal sample. What's the best way to collect and store it, and how "fresh" does it need to be? A: That's great. Fecal ...

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 ...

Scientists have discovered that collecting stool samples at home is as life-saving as invasive colonoscopy procedures.

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s ...