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 ...

Rest, rehydrate, eat lightly, and watch out for any unusual pain or bleeding after your colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick, with most people resuming normal activity the next ...

It’s one of the most dreaded screenings on people’s healthcare to-do lists. Colonoscopy time. Often the anticipation — and a little unpleasantness as you prep — is much worse than the actual test.

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 ...

Sometimes, the preparation solution to clear the bowels before a colonoscopy does not work, or only partially works. A person can speak with their doctor about ways to make the prep more effective.

ORLANDO, Florida — A new smartphone app can help ensure that patients have a good bowel prep prior to colonoscopy, according to clinicians from Arizona Digestive Health, who developed the app. The ...

Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your ...

Colon cancer is among the leading causes of death by cancer in the United States. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Over the years, several medical societies and expert panels have worked ...