Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDKey TakeawaysColonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the ...

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.