New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the preparation, contact your doctor. Follow a clear liquid ...

Colonoscopy prep, which involves drinking a liquid that helps evacuate your bowels, gives your doctor the best possible view of your colon during colorectal cancer screenings. But the process has long ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s an opportune time to take a deeper dive into the benchmark for colorectal cancer screening – the colonoscopy. During a colonoscopy, a ...

You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing of beloved actors Catherine O’Hara, 71, and James Van Der Beek, 48, from ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...