A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a ...

I had my first colonoscopy performed when I turned 50. After I had my last colonoscopy at 60, my doctor recommended I have one performed every three years, rather than the normal five-year schedule, ...

Your health insurance will typically cover a colonoscopy in full, provided it’s a screening and you meet certain eligibility requirements. While diagnostic colonoscopies may also be covered, you will ...

Between 2016 and 2021, the percentage of screening colonoscopies performed by a family physician saw a decrease across the country. A substantial proportion of colonoscopies have been performed by ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that people who get screened for colon cancer are less likely to end up dying of the disease. But it matters what doctor performs the test, ...