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, polyps, unexplained diarrhea, ...

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 ...

"America’s Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum recently had some memorable photos taken not of herself — but of her colon. And she’s using it to raise awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening ...

Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 ...

Medicare pays for colonoscopy screening tests, but how often they're covered depends on whether you are at high or low risk for colorectal cancer. If you are at low risk for colorectal cancer, ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is a major killer in the U.S., but it's relatively simple to prevent through early screening and detection, the topic of a Friday free public lecture at the Cancer Therapy & Research ...

As quality indicators and benchmarks for colonoscopy increase in coming years, gastroenterologists must think about ways to improve performance across the procedure continuum. According to several ...