The string test, which is also called the Entero-test, is a test used to find parasites in the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract. To perform the test, you swallow a string. When the string is ...

Chennai: Australian physician and Nobel laureate Dr Barry J Marshall, who in the 1980s ingested ulcer-causing bacteria H pylori for a research study to prove it causes ulcers, is now working on a ...

A ‘sponge on a string’ pill test can identify which people with a condition called Barrett’s esophagus have a low risk of developing esophageal cancer - sparing them uncomfortable endoscopies. Cancer ...

As a nation we are gaining weight rapidly, risking our lives and passing on bad habits to our children and future generations. Fast food, busy lifestyles and genetics are largely to blame and a new ...

A simple string test can reveal hidden health risks. This method checks your waist-to-height ratio, a key indicator of metabolic health. It helps identify potential issues like heart disease, type-2 ...