Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence that poop was used medicinally more than 2,000 years ago.

Stool transplants are cutting-edge experimental procedures, but using poop as medicine is hardly a modern idea. Ancient ...

Ancient Greco-Roman texts discuss the use of excrement in medicine, but this is the first direct evidence we've found that ...

A centuries-old Chinese medicinal root is getting new scientific attention as a potential game-changer for common hair loss.

Ancient medical practices often leave modern readers in disbelief, as these bygone remedies highlight the stark contrast between historical healthcare and today’s ...

Ancient Egyptians' healthcare system was "advanced and successful" for its time, the authors of a new book on the topic have said. Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt by researchers ...

Ancient Romans used poo as medicine - and now there's visual proof ...

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.

Acupuncture can be used to treat pain or discomfort, among many other conditions. But does the practice itself cause pain? Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that stimulates ...