Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The gut health testing space has expanded rapidly, and with it has come a lot of confusion. Between at-home microbiome kits you can ...

Emerging diagnostic tools like the GI-MAP stool test and breath-based microbiome analysis are expanding options for detecting gut health issues. These methods offer targeted insights into microbial ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. The test aids in detecting eight bacteria, two parasites ...

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 ...

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 ...

The GI-MAP stool test also revealed that my gut's immune system was completely shot. This meant that my body couldn't clear the toxins in my gut. As a result, I would get so tired that I literally ...

Q: My doctor always encourages me to do a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. But I have friends who just do a stool test at home, which seems easier. Why should I go through the hassle of a ...