What's the strangest thing you've come across at the beach? For one Sunshine Coast grandmother, it was a "mermaid's purse" — ...

Perhaps that’s why NHS Guys and St Thomas’ Trust writes “there is no firm evidence to support” drinking it once you’ve developed a UTI (though they do say it “may help” those with chronic UTIs or a ...

After hours of persistent throbbing, she went to the emergency room, where doctors initially thought she had mild ...

Yes, kidney stones can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) and vice versa. But it's a chicken-and-egg dilemma. Here’s why, ...

Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

Nobody wants to listen to loud screeching noises every time they do their laundry, but unfortunately, washing machines can sometimes have a little hiccup and end up producing more noise than they ...

Dr. Greves says that while sex probably won’t worsen an existing UTI, you could get a second infection that could aggravate the symptoms. “Intercourse can put pressure on your bladder, where you’re ...

An overactive bladder may be temporary or become a chronic condition. How long the symptoms last may depend on factors like the underlying cause and treatment adherence. Some conditions may cause ...

The bladder stretches, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections, kidney damage, and pelvic floor muscle issues. Repeatedly holding urine weakens bladder muscles, potentially leading to ...

You’ll want a washing machine with at least 5 cubic feet if you want to quickly get through mountains of laundry. There are dozens of such large-capacity washers in Consumer Reports’ washing ...

When you’re spending time outside in cold weather, you may have noticed you need to pee more frequently or urgently than usual. But why can chilly temperatures have this effect on the bladder? “There ...