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 ...

When it comes to picture-perfect seaside spots, there are plenty of them to be found in Norfolk. The East Anglian county is home to William and Kate’s go-to beach (Holkham), as well as Horsey which is ...

Stool transplants are cutting-edge experimental procedures, but using poop as medicine is hardly a modern idea. Ancient Romans knew their… feces – or at least they liked to think they did. According ...

Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first time that ...

A new study has found that the ancient Romans might have used human poo as medicine. The discovery was made in Turkey, after scientists discovered "dark brownish flakes" in a 1,900-year-old bottle.

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 ...

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