About six months ago, I had a colonoscopy.

I’m a 66-year-old male in good health. I’ve always had very regular bowel movements, usually spending less than 5 minutes in ...

As you get older, it’s important to get regular health screenings. By taking preventative measures, you can identify the signs of major health conditions before they become problems. More people are ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

Who says colonoscopy prep can't come with a tiny drink umbrella?

(HealthDay)—For individuals undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, the risk of 30-day postcolonoscopy complications is increased for those aged ≥75 years, according to a study published online June 25 in ...

Contextual socio-economic factors, health-care access, and general practitioner (GP) involvement may influence colonoscopy uptake and its timing after positive faecal occult blood testing (FOBT). Our ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a question about a recent colonoscopy procedure I had. The procedure was the second I’ve had, the first being when I was 50 (I’m now 60). I woke up this time with a lot of chest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In her presentation, Erin Bouquet, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, said current guidelines ...