In the days leading up to your colonoscopy, you may want to eat and avoid certain foods to ensure the procedure is as ...

According to experts, here's when to schedule your first colonoscopy, mammogram and pap smear to stay healthy.

A doctor may refer a person for an urgent colonoscopy if they display severe symptoms, such as unexplained rectal bleeding, sudden changes in bowel habits, or acute abdominal pain. An urgent ...

Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting. Luckily, one expert has some helpful tips on ...

A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...

As you get older, it’s important to get regular health screenings. By taking preventative measures, you can identify the signs of major health conditions before they become problems. More people are ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

A single ICD-10 code, a missing modifier or a misclassified procedure intent can shift a colonoscopy from a fully covered preventive service to a medically necessary diagnostic one, which could change ...

CMS has spent the past three years systematically expanding colorectal cancer screening coverage — adding new modalities, eliminating patient cost-sharing and lowering the eligible age. For ...

Earlier this week the federal government clarified that insurers can't charge people for anesthesia administered during a free colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. That's welcome news for ...