A urea breath test is one way doctors may test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori is a type of bacterium that can cause digestive disorders. This article will explain the test, ...

Going by the name “urea breath test,” this isn’t so much a test as what doctors call the least-popular resident in med school. And just as a bonus, there’s radiation involved! Find out why you would ...