Obesity has been recognized as one of the major factors causing the emergence of type 2 diabetes. It also affects the kidney, which works harder to filter the blood in the body, thereby causing damage ...

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 ...

After weeks of doctor visits and her condition worsening, Emma Operacz was given an unexpected diagnosis ...

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 ...

New study demonstrates need for better and earlier education on bladder health and potential urinary tract problems during menopause, especially for women using hormones CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 30, ...

Genetic variation affecting developmental genes not previously linked to urethral development may contribute to a congenital condition that is the most common cause of kidney failure in young males, a ...

Tracking your urinary voiding (or urination) can tell your doctor important information about your health. Urinary voiding is the process of removing urine from your body. When your bladder and ...

Q: I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats in a few months. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation because my current cats are suffering. What can I do to ...

Researchers have identified two potential genetic contributors to the rare condition posterior urethral valves in a genome-wide study of individuals of diverse ancestry. Posterior urethral valves (PUV ...