If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you'll have to change your diet a few days before your exam. That's why knowing what foods to eat before a colonoscopy can help your procedure go as smoothly as ...

While no medical procedure is fun, exactly, some can feel more intimidating than others. Root canals and mammograms may make ...

You shouldn’t skip your colonoscopy just because you have hypoglycemia. Instead, you’ll need to adjust the way you prepare for the procedure to reduce your chance of having a hypoglycemic event. Share ...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a serious health concern. While genetics play a role, research shows a strong connection between diet and colon cancer risk. What you eat can ...

Colonoscopy patients who adhered to a low residue diet prior to the procedure reported higher satisfaction and were found to have better bowel preparations on average than patients who fasted, ...

On today’s episode of The Spotlight, Mecca and Owen spoke with Dr. Jeff Scott from Happy Colon Foods to talk about changing the way people prepare for colonoscopies and making the process far less ...

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

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 prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...