Urinary tract infections happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.

(CNN) — While urinary tract infections are more common in women, men can still get what’s commonly known as a UTI. Here are 10 things I’d like you to know about urinary tract infections, including who ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say drinking water is one way to help prevent the occurrence of urinary tract infections. Kilito Chan/Getty Images Researchers say recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bladder infections can be disruptive at the least and dreadful at the worst, but they’re an unfortunate part of life for many ...

Though often mild, urinary tract infections can reach the bloodstream, leading to serious complications. Research also links diet and microbiome interactions with UTI susceptibility and recurrence.

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 ...

More than half a million urinary tract infections in the U.S. each year may be caused by E. coli found in a variety of meat products, a new study suggests. If you’re prone to urinary tract infections ...

New research from the Centers for Antimicrobial Optimization Network (CAMO-Net) at the University of Liverpool has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

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 ...