This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make the test and the colonoscopy prep easier.

Most of the time, you’ll need to start colonoscopy prep days in advance. However, your timeline will depend on your doctor’s recommendations. Colonoscopies might not be the most exciting way to spend ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...