Imagine being Dr. Jennifer Nayor. As a gastroenterologist at Emerson Endoscopy and Digestive Health Center in Concord, she knows most patients would rather be anywhere but her exam room."I know a lot ...

Genotype-informed surveillance should pair colonoscopy with upper endoscopy when MLH1/MSH2 mutations or family history ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colonoscopy prep just got a little easier. The FDA recently approved a new prep drink that claims to taste better than any other ...

Colonoscopy prep pills are a type of laxative medication used to clean out your bowels before a colonoscopy. Some people find the pills easier to take than the laxative liquid solutions that are often ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...

Talking about it, at times just thinking about it, can make some people shudder. But it’s a test that can save your life, is completely painless and the prep is easier than ever. A colonoscopy can ...

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.

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. in men and women combined. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be fatal if caught early with a timely diagnosis. “Colonoscopy is ...

Ah, the colonoscopy: A doctor sticking a tiny camera up one’s behind to look for cancer has got to be one of our society’s most awkward rites of passage into middle age. Uncomfortable? Prep certainly ...

The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman has inspired increased conversation about the importance of colonoscopies to catch colon cancer and other colorectal disorders. The CDC recommends that you wait ...