Pregnancy is a physiological state in which marked alterations occur in the structure and function of the urinary tract, encouraging pathogenic organisms to cause infection of the urinary system.

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 ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — For the first time in 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections in the U.S., easing concerns of antibiotic resistance. A ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but recent studies have shown that the relationship between diet and UTIs is more complex than previously thought. Dietary choices, along with food safety ...

Obesity has been recognized as one of the major factors causing the emergence of type 2 diabetes. It also affects the kidney, which works harder to filter the blood in the body, thereby causing damage ...

UTIs are common in adults 65 and older because of age-related factors like malnutrition and poor bladder control. Symptoms in ...

When masturbation becomes excessive, or is practiced aggressively, it can lead to discomfort and potential harm. It can also harm the urinary tract, particularly if hygiene is not maintained.