There will probably never be a TV reality show on how to survive colonoscopy prep, but before enduring my first one, I was ...

It can be helpful to know how to make your prep easier to endure if you have an upcoming colonoscopy. Prepping for a colonoscopy is no fun, but the importance of getting this screening test cannot be ...

When patients come to me for their first colonoscopies, the first thing I usually say is, “Congratulations!” As a gastroenterologist, I applaud them for doing something important for their health and ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities, such as ...

You should be able to resume normal exercise 24 hours after a colonoscopy. Sedation during the procedure affects your body, so avoid working out until you've fully recovered. Always consult your ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — According to the American Cancer Society, around 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women are at risk of developing colorectal cancer. When Tammy Helsper went to get her colonoscopy in ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Have you or anyone in your family suffered from colorectal cancer? Or do you have an inflammatory bowel disease? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this may be your ...

If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine as ...

Only half of Americans who should get screened for colon cancer actually do it. However, a new study may be reassuring to those who do go in for screening and wonder how long before they have to do it ...

Colonoscopies with artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrate significantly better adenoma detection rates (ADRs) than most other endoscopic interventions, according to a new report. AI-based tools ...

There 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 ...