Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...

(AURORA, COLORADO) It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal ...

Will Smith documented his first colonoscopy. Stool tests do not require the same amount of preparation as a colonoscopy and are widely used. The new stool tests have evolved in their ability to detect ...

In the examination room while hearing the results, you are told, "Your colon was clean. There were no polyps." You feel ...

A sudden change in stool shape, like pencil-thin stools, can signal potential colon health issues. Persistent narrow stools ...

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 ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...