You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing ...

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

Tory Lorimer shares her personal story of why having a colonoscopy at the recommended age of 45 saved her life. Lorimer tells ...

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bermix Studio/Unsplash When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite ...

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When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite spending years of my childhood plagued with gastrointestinal issues he was generally healthy.

Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member or a health-conscious friend. More ...

Correspondence to Dr Susan Hutfless, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; shutfle1{at}jhmi.edu Objective Over 15 million colonoscopies and 7 ...