45 Is the New 50 for Colonoscopies

The colorectal cancer screening age of 50 that people are so familiar with has now been decreased to age 45.

Trust Your Gut–What You Need to Know About Probiotics

There are approximately 1,000 different species of bacteria in the lining of your gut, some considered “good” bacteria and/or yeast (probiotics), and some considered “bad.” The key is maintaining a…

Actor’s Tragic Death Sheds Light on Colorectal Cancer Risk

Passing at just 43 years of age, the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman as a result of colon cancer has hit hard. The talented actor, known for iconic movie roles…

Goodbye Gluten? How to Know if a Gluten-Free Diet is For You.

Previously only observed as a treatment for celiac disease, gluten-free diets are now being tried by those looking to rid undiagnosed gastrointestinal discomforts, skin conditions and a range of other…

What Those With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Should Know About COVID-19

Navigating a world in the midst of a pandemic raises questions and concerns about daily activities we have always taken for granted, from visiting family to picking up prescriptions. For…

Dr. Anne Barnard: A Colonoscopy to Smile About

As a medical practice, we promote screening colonoscopies in those 50 and older because they save lives. Though patients are asleep for the actual procedure, the preparation before a colonoscopy…

TV Interview: Colorectal Cancer Risk in Younger Adults

If you are younger than 50, the last thing on your mind is probably colon cancer, but it might be time to think about getting a colonoscopy sooner than you…

Colonoscopy Prep Hacks

Anyone who has had a colonoscopy will tell you the worst part is the preparation, or prep, which involves drinking a “bowel cleansing agent.” This causes you to empty your…

Upper Endoscopy (EGD) and Colonoscopy: FAQs

If you are scheduled for an upper endoscopy (EGD) or colonoscopy, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions: What is “open-access” endoscopy and may I request an office…