A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy — and the steps required to get one — can cause a spike of anxiety.

Here are some items to consider for your pre-colonoscopy grocery list: ...

A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large amount ...

T here will probably never be a TV reality show on how to survive colonoscopy prep, but before enduring my first one, I was pretty convinced there needed to be. I kept hearing from family and friends ...

DETROIT – Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving. One of the biggest problems with a colonoscopy is that it is simply ...

Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your ...

A doctor on TikTok has shared her five best pieces of advice for getting through a colonoscopy. Karen Zaghiyan (@drkarenzaghiyan_official), a board-certified colorectal surgeon based in Los Angeles, ...

Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national guidelines have recently pushed the starting age for colorectal cancer screening down to 45. We need to spread the word.

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...