How a Colonoscopy and FIT Test Compare, and Which You Need
Colonoscopy vs. FIT test hinges on one fact: a FIT finds most colon cancers but few precancerous polyps — a colonoscopy removes them in one visit.
How to Choose Between Cologuard and a Colonoscopy
Cologuard vs. colonoscopy isn't only about accuracy — it's about what each test can do. One removes precancerous polyps; the other only detects them.
Deciding on a Colonoscopy After 75 Without the Guesswork
Colonoscopy after 75 isn't automatic: major guidelines screen ages 76–85 selectively, weighing your health and 10-year outlook over your age alone.
Colon Cancer Symptoms and the Signs Worth Checking
Colon cancer symptoms are easy to dismiss—yet it's now the top cause of cancer death in U.S. adults under 50. Here's when to act.
Why You Still Need a Colonoscopy When You Have No Symptoms
Colonoscopy with no symptoms? For average-risk adults, screening starts at 45—because colon cancer grows silently long before you'd ever feel it.
A Better Sunscreen Is Coming — but Not Until August
A new sunscreen filter just won FDA approval — the first in about 20 years. It offers stronger UVA protection, but won't reach US stores until August.
What the New Colonoscopy Age 45 Means for You
The colonoscopy age dropped to 45 for a reason that should get attention: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in US adults under 50.
How Often You Need a Colonoscopy, Explained by Your Risk
How often you need a colonoscopy isn't always every 10 years—that rule applies only at average risk with a normal result. Polyps change it.
Your Colonoscopy Pathology Report Made Clear
Your colonoscopy pathology report names your polyps and grades any dysplasia. See what each finding means and when to scope again.
What Your Colon Polyp Results Mean for Cancer Risk
Colon polyps are common and usually benign—but type matters. Here's how adenomas, serrated lesions, and hyperplastic polyps differ in cancer risk.