Firms like Function Health and Oura market regular blood tests to people wanting to take their health into their own hands.

Northwell Health reports that gut health is complex, relying on diet, and dispels myths around probiotics and at-home tests ...

The Post tried three of the latest toilet health trackers to see if they’re worth opening your wallet — and your bathroom ...

Consumer microbiome kits are presented as wellness tools, but limited, inconsistent science keeps them outside clinical care.

At-home microbiome tests have become one of the fastest-growing trends in the wellness world. Promising personalized insights ...

Farther along the gravel, pothole-ridden cul de sac that connects the mobile home park’s dozen or so modest homes, a third ...

Repeated noninvasive stool DNA testing could offer greater real-world effectiveness than colonoscopy for colorectal cancer ...

People now have a way to test for colon cancer at home instead of going to get a colonoscopy. The at-home colon test uses a stool sample to help look for any signs of colon cancer. Just place your ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Brooks Bell first noticed something was off while on a work trip when she saw blood in her stool. It was 2018. She was 38 years old. When she got home, she was reassured—by two different doctors—that ...

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections can feel complex, confusing, or embarrassing, but at-home STI tests can make the process easier and more private. Getting tested is important. STDs ...