Medical Xpress November 3, 2025
A new “smart toilet” device aims to help people track their health by analyzing their bathroom trips.
The Dekoda device clamps around the rim of any standard toilet, where it uses advanced sensors to scan a person’s waste, says its manufacturer, Kohler Health.
With this data, folks can monitor their hydration and gut health, as well as signs of potential health problems.
For example, the device detects the presence of blood in a person’s stool or urine, which can be a sign of medical problems ranging from infection to cancer.
“We’re able to give you that information so that if it is unusual, you can then take the next step that could be right for you, which may include speaking...
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