I’ve bombed a few tests in my life. This one was a real gut punch. My microbiome’s health was rated as “poor.” I had my gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria in the digestive tract—tested as part ...

Researchers have demonstrated that a noninvasive screening test can detect not only colorectal cancer but also the common cancers above the colon -- including pancreas, stomach, biliary and esophageal ...

The goal of any ulcerative colitis treatment is to help you reach both clinical remission (an absence of symptoms) and endoscopic remission (a healing of the bowel’s mucosal lining). “People with ...

If you’re experiencing digestive issues or diarrhea and suspect gluten is the cause, a celiac test could be illuminating, especially if you have a family history of celiac disease. At-home celiac test ...

Castle Biosciences will present TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus test data at DDW 2025, emphasizing risk stratification and personalized patient management. Castle Biosciences, Inc. will present new ...

At-home food sensitivity tests, specifically IgG tests, do not reliably identify triggers for food-induced conditions. Allergy societies recommend against their use for food sensitivities and ...

Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products. Breath, blood, and stool tests are types of lactose intolerance tests that can measure the body’s ...

With the new year on the horizon and resolutions brewing, more people are saying cheers to a booze-free January, a choice that might come with some real health benefits and, ultimately, help some ...

Food intolerances, food sensitivities, and food allergies can all produce negative symptoms, ranging from undesirable to downright dangerous. Food intolerances can produce uncomfortable or ...

These assessments, which tell you which foods to avoid, are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s what the experts want you to know. By Alice Callahan Food is one of life’s pleasures, but it can also ...