Small daily habits make a big difference in preventing infections. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, ...

A person can help prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI) in several ways, including urinating after sexual intercourse, staying hydrated, and taking showers instead of baths. Symptoms of a UTI can ...

Though summer days are great to enjoy outside when pleasant, many have set records recently for extreme heat. And health experts warn that scorching temperatures can be a breeding ground for urinary ...

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) — and, really, what woman hasn't? — you know the tell-tale signs. Maybe your UTI manifested as this niggling urge to urinate that wouldn't go away, ...

UTIs are generally caused by bacteria — E. coli, most often — and research suggests that, at least in some cases, the ...

Researchers have identified a potential way to prevent chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Their research points to a key protein that bacteria use to latch onto the bladder and cause UTIs, ...

Nearly 60% of women experience one during their lifetime. If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you’ve experienced a urinary tract infection. A UTI occurs when bacteria enters the bladder from ...

The good news is they’re usually easy to treat. Here’s how to recognize the signs early, get relief fast, and keep your baby ...

Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute ...

Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...