We all know that since childhood, eating fruits and vegetables has been important for overall health; yet, do you know just ...

The genitourinary tract includes the urinary and genital organs. Various conditions, such as urinary tract infections and kidney problems, may affect the genitourinary tract. The genitourinary tract ...

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

Though often mild, urinary tract infections can reach the bloodstream, leading to serious complications. Research also links diet and microbiome interactions with UTI susceptibility and recurrence.

Spinal cord injuries have a profound effect on bladder as well as bowel function. There are several patterns of bladder dysfunction that develop. The problems that occur are very dependent on how the ...

A link exists between the two, but more research is needed to figure out why and how to treat urinary incontinence related to COVID-19. COVID-19 tends to affect the respiratory system. But research ...

Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States every year, a new study says. E. coli is an often-harmless bacteria that’s “part of ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

A fistula is an abnormal hole in the bowel or the bladder. A recto-urethral fistula is a hole between the urethra (urinary channel) and the rectum. This hole leads to leakage of urine into the rectum ...