Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways You need to follow a special diet and may take laxatives to clean out your ...

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

Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for ...

Gabriella Parker, 25, has experienced digestive health issues since childhood. When she was 21, she had a colonoscopy for the first time. Having a colonoscopy served as the wake-up call she needed to ...

A dietitian prepares flavorful clear liquids, like dashi and lime Jell-O. Avoid red-colored liquids before a colonoscopy to prevent inaccurate results. Whether you have a colonoscopy coming up or ...

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 ...

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

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

THEY HAD FANCY CUPS AND MATCHING T SHIRTS, BUT THESE GOOD FRIENDS AREN’T BONDING OVER A GIRLS WEEKEND. THEY’RE BONDING OVER COLONOSCOPIES. MELISSA MULCAHY CAME UP WITH THAT IDEA AT BOOK CLUB. I KNOW, ...