While no medical procedure is fun, exactly, some can feel more intimidating than others. Root canals and mammograms may make ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

Colonoscopy is a common procedure that’s used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting your colon and rectum. It can be used to detect conditions like colorectal cancers and precancers, IBD, and ...

A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds. Many doctors recommend a more complete test ...