Stool transplants are cutting-edge experimental procedures, but using poop as medicine is hardly a modern idea. Ancient ...

Although we often conceive of microorganisms — germs — as bad, the vast majority of them are not.

Smart toilets show promise for passive monitoring of stool and urine to detect potential health issues, but challenges remain ...

More cases of colorectal cancer are detected at an early stage with screening. This is according to new research based on data from over 278,000 60-year-olds, who were randomly selected to undergo one ...

New research reveals colorectal cancer screening gaps among people with intellectual disabilities, highlighting barriers to ...

Archaeologists in Turkey say they have uncovered evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments, according ...

The discovery was made in Turkey, after scientists discovered "dark brownish flakes" in a 1,900-year-old bottle.

Colorectal cancer has gained attention recently as well-known celebrities have died from complications of the disease.

Ancient Greco-Roman texts discuss the use of excrement in medicine, but this is the first direct evidence we've found that ...

Colon cancer has become the deadliest cancer for men under 50, with about 50,000 people dying from colorectal cancer every year in the United States.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...