Colonoscopy patients who adhered to a low residue diet prior to the procedure reported higher satisfaction and were found to have better bowel preparations on average than patients who fasted, ...

While going for a colonoscopy might not be a particularly glamorous part of your day, a recent viral trend has seen people sharing videos of themselves chowing down after fasting for the important ...

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 surrounding a ...

Using a split-dosage schedule is a more effective bowel cleansing method than a single dosage before colonoscopies, according a study by Italian researchers published in the August issue of ...

We all wear our pride on our clothing: sports jerseys, graphic tees, brand logos. It’s not uncommon to pass someone wearing a “Star Wars” shirt or Red Sox jersey, but one company is purposely trying ...

Direct access colonoscopy (DAC), which bypasses pre-procedure consultation, offers comparable success to office-scheduled colonoscopy (OSC) performed in consultation with a provider and may ...

Get ready for a butt-load of ugly truth. A doctor is pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you’re under sedation during a colonoscopy — and it may change how you schedule the rest of ...