You may need a colonoscopy before age 45 if you have colon cancer symptoms or want to diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.

Colorectal cancer, which includes cancer of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It often develops slowly over many years and may not cause clear symptoms in the early ...

Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 ...

When most of us hear “colonoscopy,” more often than not it causes an involuntary gulp of trepidation, but thanks to the work of Israeli medical solutions company Given Imaging, that gulp will soon be ...

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

The concept of a colonoscopic camera just couldn't click, according to a study published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the U.S. and other Western countries, colonoscopies have ...

Colon cancer often develops silently, making early detection vital. Experts recommend getting your first colonoscopy at age 45, or earlier if you have a family history or risk factors. Regular ...