A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy — and the steps required to get one — can cause a spike of anxiety.

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large amount ...

If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the procedure itself requires you to be put to sleep. But colonoscopies are more ...

Wondering what to eat the week before your colonoscopy? This meal plan can help. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD This 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories per day, with modifications for 1 ...

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 ...

Millions of people get colonoscopies each year to screen for colorectal cancer. Experts share strategies that can make the experience as smooth as possible. By Trisha Pasricha Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a ...

A recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology compared polyethylene glycol to Miralax and Gatorade as colonoscopy bowel preparation regimens. Here are four things to know about ...