After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male who recently had a colonoscopy and had several polyps removed, but there was also a “flat polyp” that couldn’t be removed. My doctor said that he usually ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have suffered from asthma and nasal polyps for more than 20 years. The asthma is controlled, and I mention it only because it might have some connection with my polyps. The polyps ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...

Nasal polyps are soft, noncancerous growths on the lining of the nose or sinuses. These growths, while painless, can cause blockages that prevent the sinuses from draining properly. This can make it ...

Growths in the female reproductive system are relatively common. Most present with similar symptoms including pain and irregular periods. But while they may have similar symptoms, the different types ...

Perhaps one of the most dreaded parts of turning 50 is having to get a colonoscopy. While regular colon screening can be uncomfortable, Dr. John Kisiel, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, said this ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

New long-term research identifies a startling 45 percent increase in colon polyp risk among women with high processed food ...

April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.