Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, many people with colon cancer don't have symptoms at first.

AI can increase adenoma detection rates by 10-15%, enhancing colonoscopy effectiveness in reducing colorectal cancer risk. Higher adenoma detection rates correlate with lower interval colorectal ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Polyp detection rate in the Endocuff-assisted group was 72% vs. 57.4% in the standard colonoscopy group.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The frequency of polyp diagnoses in close relatives was strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk. Polyp ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and if there’s one message I want every neighbor, friend, and family member to hear, ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

Researchers have shown that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) induce regression of colorectal polyps in patients with familial polyposis. Now, in 2 randomized double-blind trials, ...

Colon cancer in people under 50 years of age is on the rise. According to a new study published in January by the Journal of American Medical ...