ORLANDO -- Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reported mostly favorable responses with the use of mail-order kits for stool sample collections, according to a survey study. Among survey ...

Screening with fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) lowers the risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open. Lowering the fecal ...

Fewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online March ...

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 ...

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...

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Get essential tips for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and fecal incontinence, including emergency kits, scouting bathrooms, and preventive dietary strategies.

Jewelry insurance can help you replace a lost item or even cover repairs. While homeowners insurance and renters insurance usually cover valuables, even when outside of the home, most have a limit of ...

Condo insurance is more like renters insurance than a homeowners policy, in that it largely covers your belongings, not the physical structure of your property. (That's generally covered by a policy ...