Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most people should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Cells in the large ...

CHENNAI: Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes — the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also ...

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Note: Past or current smokers may need a yearly lung cancer scan. Get your ears and eyes checked as advised. Men 65 to 75 ...

Patients with advanced and nonadvanced adenomas are at an increased risk for CRC, but only those with advanced adenomas had ...

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of ...

“If this is positive, you will be asked to come for a colonoscopy to look for cancer or early signs of cancer, for example polyps.” Dr Wall emphasises that many of these will not turn out to ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the ...

Study results show most patients prefer more frequent colonoscopies, but specialist recommendations drive acceptance of extended intervals.

Adams underwent anesthesia for a colonoscopy on Jan. 3, spokesperson Kayla Mamelak Altus told reporters Wednesday. The medical procedure, which lasted for about 45 minutes, was not disclosed ...

Your Health MattersMeritus Health Early onset colon cancer is a growing problem, especially for age groups that historically ...