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

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

A bladder infection is generally not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI or STD). According to the Cleveland Clinic, STIs are infections that you can get from any sexual activity. Common ...

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections carry major quality of life burden as recurrence and resistance complicate therapy selection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're among the millions of women suffering from interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder characterized by intense discomfort ...

Identifying the dynamic events occurring during urinary tract infections (UTI) has revealed a new potential strategy to combat this condition, considered the most common type of infection. Researchers ...

Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens ...

A study suggests that women who get recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be caught in a vicious cycle in which antibiotics given to eradicate one infection predispose them to develop another.

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for some clarification on cystitis glandularis. My 53-year-old son was recently diagnosed with this condition. He has been experiencing urinary frequency/urgency for more ...

Hormonal changes during menopause can weaken urinary tract defences, increasing the risk of recurrent UTIs. Tissue thinning, bacterial imbalance and bladder changes contribute to infections, but ...