After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Colon cleansing — Is it something people should even think about? In general, colon cleansing is not a good idea. Sometimes, it is necessary for people preparing to undergo a medical ...

If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels, reduce bloating, support your weight loss journey and improve digestive health, the answer may just lie in your colon. A colon cleanse could be ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Colon cleansing — Is it something people should even think about? In general, colon cleansing is not a good idea. Sometimes, it is necessary for people preparing to undergo a medical ...

In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon cleansing ...

More then 100,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer for the first time this year. Common symptoms of colon cancer include abdominal pain, fatigue and bloody stool. Even if your symptoms seem ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a colonoscopy performed, and my doctor noted that I had a “tortured colon.” His answer was somewhat vague when I asked what caused this condition and if there was anything I ...

SALEM, Va. – Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths, according to the CDC. This is why bringing awareness to colon cancer during the month of March is so important to healthcare ...

Colon cancer is on the rise among young adults. Now, experts are sharing a “highly concerning” red flag — pencil-thin poop. Dr. Michael Cecchini, co-director of the colorectal program at the Center ...

Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world, yet it’s one of the most curable ...