This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, but for many people they are not a ...

All of this disproportionately affects the elderly. In a 2023 study of patients with a median age of 75, approximately 30% of ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect millions of people annually, causing discomfort and disrupting daily life. While proper medical care remains essential for treating established infections, ...

The acidity of urine -- as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet -- may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract, a new study shows. The research, at Washington ...

This is a complication which can occur when the UTI progresses to the kidneys; the bacterial infection can cause serious ...

That nagging discomfort in your abdomen might not be what you think. While you’re blaming last night’s spicy dinner or monthly cramps, your body could actually be sending signals about something ...