You may need a colonoscopy before age 45 if you have colon cancer symptoms or want to diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.

Colonics are meant to remove toxins and improve health, but may not be safe. There's limited evidence that colonics help treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The idea of colonics for detoxification ...

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...