After all that prep and the procedure itself, it's natural to come out of the anesthesia from your colonoscopy and start to ...

Before a colonoscopy, it’s important to follow any dietary instructions your doctor gives you so your bowels are fully prepped for the procedure. But did you know that what you eat after a ...

About 60% of those who die of colorectal cancer after a colonoscopy do so because lesions were missed during the screening. In response, two Japanese researchers have spent the last eight years ...

I'm calling you about your colonoscopy that's scheduled for next week… Seven days prior to the exam you need to stop anti-inflammatory medications and blood thinner medications… Two days prior ...

Study suggests extending colonoscopy rescreening beyond 10 years for low-risk individuals based on long-term colorectal ...

Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation ...

After all, the point of a diagnostic colonoscopy is to find and, if necessary, treat lesions that could cause problems—regardless of the number found. It should all be easier for patients, Xiao ...

The cost of colonoscopies and increasingly strict US insurance company policies are driving down rates of colorectal cancer detection in an age group that experts say is at particular risk. Paige ...

Cost-effectiveness and optimal stopping ages for colorectal cancer screening after age 75 years appear to be associated with ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Earlier this year, a family member had a screening colonoscopy.