There are now many colorectal cancer screening options, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still necessary.

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger people, according to a community announcement. In the next decade, 25% of ...

Jenna shared her husband's untimely trip to the doctor - although she appeared to regret the admission just seconds later.

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 ...

Americans would rather clean or do their taxes than undergo a potentially life-saving screening. Newsweek discussed the survey findings with a doctor.

The American Cancer Society recommends that people start regular screenings for colorectal cancer at age 45, or perhaps ...

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

Anesthesia does not cause dementia. However, some people do develop a complication called post-operative delirium.

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 ...

As a general surgeon, I know that scheduling a colonoscopy might not be your first choice for how to spend a day. But this ...

Dear D.D.: Both RA and MCTD are rheumatologic diseases that affect many systems of the body. MCTD is often considered an ...