March marks the beginning of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. At-home stool tests can be an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer than a dreaded colonoscopy. As the rates of the cancer continue ...

A calprotectin stool test detects levels of calprotectin in stool. This protein indicates bowel inflammation. It can help diagnose and monitor conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A ...

A stool test is a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing fecal matter, or poop, to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or disease. The specific analysis depends on a person’s symptoms ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- A study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientist Thomas ...

The NCCN Guidelines are comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations to support the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 97% of cancers affecting patients in the United States. They are ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Until now, colonoscopy has been the most reliable test, but many people avoid it because it is invasive, expensive, and ...

Whether you should start testing for colon cancer at 45 or earlier depends on your risk, including family history. Knowing your risk and when you should start testing is key to preventing and beating ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Automatically mailing a stool test kit to people's homes might be the best way to boost colon cancer screening among younger adults, a new study says. More 45- to 49-year-olds went ahead with cancer ...

Colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cancer in both men and women in the U.S., and the second most common cause of cancer death. Meanwhile, screening for CRC is both effective and ...

Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

A calprotectin stool test may help determine whether you have an inflammatory or noninflammatory bowel condition. The information it provides may also eliminate the need for more invasive tests. Share ...