In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...

A new study suggests that combining routine stool tests and tracking habitual dietary patterns could help to predict IBD flares.

The best cat dewormers treat tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Our top picks include broad-spectrum topical treatments and oral medications.

The American Cancer Society designates March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In observance, Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits to area ...

A fecal lactoferrin test can detect intestinal inflammation. High lactoferrin levels in stool suggest that inflammation is present. This may indicate a bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel ...

Imagine this: You’re a South Korean teenager taking a notoriously grueling 8-hour college entrance exam. You’ve been prepping for this for months, perhaps years. You reach the English portion, and you ...

A pancreatic elastase test measures how much elastase is in your stool. Low levels of fecal elastase may mean your pancreas isn't working properly. The most common symptom of this condition is having ...

The average cost of a routine veterinary checkup is $55 to $146, according to the health care financing experts at CareCredit. Average emergency vet visit costs range from $374 to $1,285. Pet ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...

A BBC investigation has uncovered something that might make you reconsider your next drive-thru soda. Researchers from BBC Watchdog tested ice samples from 30 fast-food restaurants across the U.K., ...

Insurers are using new tools and resources to assess your health and risks when setting life insurance rates Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an ...