(Aug. 28, 2015)– It’s the middle of the day for Eric, a 24-year-old research assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and nature is calling. Eric leaves his job and hops a train. Then a ...

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Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

You've seen the infomercials that promise you'll earn easy money, but it might not get any easier than selling your poop. Yes, you heard that right. A Massachusetts company called OpenBiome is ...

I think we can all unanimously agree that, while doctors are totally necessary, doctors' appointments can seriously be a PIA. Let's take my own health, for example: I've been having some-er, ...

Question: My dog was recently due for his yearly checkup and vaccinations. The receptionist called me the day before to remind me and asked me to bring a stool sample. I said ok and forgot about it ...

The Ice Age roundworm DNA is the oldest genetic sequence ever recovered from feces. When you’re an 80kg (180lb) apex predator with massive teeth and claws, the world is your litter box—but you might ...