(Aug. 28, 2015)– It’s the middle of the day for Eric, a 24-year-old research assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and nature is calling. Eric leaves his job and hops a train. Then a ...

The morning of Oct. 17, 2019 started differently than most. I jammed a blood sugar sensor into my own arm after, of course, taking deep breaths and giving myself pep talks for 30 minutes. It only ...

You've seen the infomercials that promise you'll earn easy money, but it might not get any easier than selling your poop. Yes, you heard that right. A Massachusetts company called OpenBiome is ...

Question: My dog was recently due for his yearly checkup and vaccinations. The receptionist called me the day before to remind me and asked me to bring a stool sample. I said ok and forgot about it ...

I think we can all unanimously agree that, while doctors are totally necessary, doctors' appointments can seriously be a PIA. Let's take my own health, for example: I've been having some-er, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1994, when Kate Detwiler, then a junior in college, rode the bus ...

The Ice Age roundworm DNA is the oldest genetic sequence ever recovered from feces. When you’re an 80kg (180lb) apex predator with massive teeth and claws, the world is your litter box—but you might ...

Picking up your dog's poop in a public area is an unpleasant chore for some, but a requirement for others in communities such as Springs at Tradition in Port St. Lucie. Springs at Tradition, since its ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Sticky poop can occur due to excess mucus or fat in the stool.Conditions like ...