Dr Sood shares why colonoscopy prep can be an uncomfortable experience, but is absolutely necessary for the procedure to have ...

It took just six games of the 2025-26 season to join the school’s exclusive 1,000-point club, as Bond scored 36 points to hit ...

Jordan Colon knows something special when he sees it — and he feels that special something in his Greater Lawrence football team. Two years ago, Colon was playing in the Division 1 state championship ...

Removing cost-sharing for follow-up colonoscopy led to a 41.2% increase in utilization, demonstrating the impact of financial barriers on screening completion. The study used an interrupted time ...

If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, youll have to change your diet a few days before your exam. Thats why knowing which foods to eat before a colonoscopy can help your procedure go as smoothly as ...

While colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is highly preventable for patients who undergo regular colonoscopy screenings, only 59% of U.S. adults ...

I read Jim Sollisch’s complaints about the discomfort of colonoscopy preparation with amusement and concern (“Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA,” op-ed, June 3). I have had 12 colonoscopies since I ...

In his op-ed “Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA” (June 3), Jim Sollisch gives readers the impression that there has been a universal shift to a three-day bowel preparation for colonoscopies. This ...

In patients with a history of poor bowel preparation due to liquid preparation intolerance, a split dose of sulfate-based tablets may be a good alternative to a split-dose sulfate-based solution. A ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...