Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose ...

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 ...

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 ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives. Vitalii Vodolazskyi - stock.adobe.com Folks are feeling the burn as ...

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

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 ...

Bacteria entering the urinary tract is the most common cause of a UTI. Most UTIs that affect the lower urinary tract are caused by E. coli, as well as other types of bacteria that are normally found ...

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 ...

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.

A study published in October linked urinary tract infections with food contamination.

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 ...