When a urinary tract infection (UTI) hits, the first question is often: what’s to blame? The answer: Bacteria. But how that bacteria is introduced to your system can vary. Sexual contact can be to ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

E. coli bacteria that reside in the digestive tracts of humans and other warm-blooded animals. (Cavallini James / BSIP / Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Researchers have identified a ...

As rates of urinary tract infections rise, researchers are pointing to diet as a possible cause of the increase Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

While more common in females, urinary tract infections can also affect males. Symptoms include a sudden urge to urinate, frequent urination, and a burning sensation when you urinate. UTIs occur when ...

UTIs cause burning, urgency, discomfort, and can worsen if untreated. UTIs rarely cause bloodstream infections but increase mortality risk. Diet, hydration, age, and diabetes affect UTI severity and ...

UTI cases are rising globally, and meat products might be to blame. A urinary tract infection (UTI), an infection in the urinary system, is often caused by bacteria, especially E. coli. In 2023, a ...

That favourite pair of skinny jeans may be doing more harm than you think. While jeans are a go-to outfit for style and comfort, research suggests that wearing tight, non-breathable clothing could ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common infections among women, and yet in many cases their treatment has for years remained the same fixed and automatic approach: Symptoms appear – ...

Those in lower-income zip codes were 60% more likely to develop a foodborne UTI Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard and Reader's Digest.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...