Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

You need to follow a special diet and may take laxatives to clean out your bowel before a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration during the bowel prep. Most people will split ...

The CBS journalist says cases are climbing even in younger adults and that doctors recommend screening starting at age 45.

After recent comments from celebs, it may sound like colonoscopy complications are common. But such complications are ...

Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life-threatening.

A colonoscopy is a procedure that diagnoses and helps monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This can play an essential role in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. Doctors diagnose IBD using ...