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.

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.

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

Researchers examined whether an AI-assisted method could improve colon cleansing quality during colonoscopies vs standard care.

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

Colonoscopies are vital for preventing colon cancer and diagnosing other GI conditions. A dietitian prepares flavorful clear ...

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...

Most gastroenterologists have been noticing more colorectal cancer patients younger than 50,” said Dr. Timothy Swindoll, chief of gastroenterology at Hawai‘i Pacific Health.

Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...