The Latest Articles About Urinary Health

In the US, ½ of all women will experience urinary tract infections (UTI) at least once in their lifetimes. A UTI occurs when bacteria invade the organs and tissues of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). Women are …

Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in plants and animals. It is found in certain foods that you eat and is also made in your body. Most people do not need to be concerned about the oxalate in their …

Cranberries are a familiar side dish at Thanksgiving, and most are familiar with the sweetened beverage, cranberry juice cocktail.  But what do these red berries have to do with urinary tract infections (UTIs)? And what are some of the cranberry …

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, located below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine.  Your kidneys have several important functions, and well-functioning kidneys are essential to your overall health.  What you may not know about kidneys, …

You probably don’t think much about your bladder. That is, of course, until it stops working properly. Issues such as painful urination or bladder control loss, known as urinary incontinence (UI), can catch you by surprise.  Loss of bladder control …

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that 164,690 new cases of prostate cancer and 29,430 deaths from the disease will occur …