Key Takeaways
A new 'smart toilet' device can provide health feedback from a person’s waste
The device uses optical technology and AI to analyze hydration and gut health
It also can inform people if there is blood in their urine or stool, indicating a potential health problem
MONDAY, Nov. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — 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 sig

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