But you’ll need to test more frequently, every one to three years instead of every 10 years for a colonoscopy. Anyone with an abnormal stool result will need to get a colonoscopy anyway. And false ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

Preparing for a colonoscopy isnt anyones favorite task, but its important to empty your colon sufficiently so your doctor can see what's inside very clearly. While it can be unpleasant to take a ...

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 ...

Imagine being Dr. Jennifer Nayor. As a gastroenterologist at Emerson Endoscopy and Digestive Health Center in Concord, she knows most patients would rather be anywhere but her exam room."I know a lot ...

The pharmacist handed me a large container with a heap of powder at the bottom of it. I frowned when I realized what it was. Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Potassium Chloride. Well, okay. I ...

Get ready for a butt-load of ugly truth. A doctor is pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you’re under ...

I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me ...

The push to start routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 has expanded the eligible pool by millions, and as demand rises, gastroenterologists and facilities are facing growing concerns about ...

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

We know Melissa Gilbert to get real about aging and her disdain for Botox, so it comes as no surprise that the Little House on the Prairie star, 59, would openly share her colonoscopy prep, too. A new ...