A test for fecal occult blood looks for blood in your poop, or feces. It can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or polyp, or cancer in the colon or rectum.

"Bacteriophages are promising tools for the detection of fecal pollution in different environments, and particularly for viral pathogen risk assessment. Bacteriophages are also viruses - they can ...

If people have blood in the stool, they may benefit from speaking with a doctor. Various foods can turn a person’s stool black, including blueberries, licorice, and blood sausage. Certain ...

The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination ...

Fecal coliforms are often tested for in water quality assessments to determine whether water is safe for drinking, swimming, or other recreational activities. Faecal coliform pollution ...

Even as crores of devotees make a beeline for Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh, the NGT has sounded an alarm, citing a high level of faecal bacteria found in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. The NGT was ...

That's where the fecal calprotectin test can be helpful because, unlike an endoscopy procedure, it is non-invasive but can give some information that might help in making treatment decisions.

Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While other types of laxatives stimulate the digestive tract or draw water into ...

Mild dehydration can lead to constipation and stool that's darker brown and harder than normal. But black, tarry stool is often a sign of bleeding in your digestive tract. What does unhealthy ...

It can be disconcerting if your stool looks different than normal. Green poop is not usually cause for concern and should go away after a few days. Still, some symptoms could signal a health concern.