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.

Q: A friend who is 74 years old had an episode recently where she suddenly sounded as though she had dementia. Her physician diagnosed it as an effect of a UTI. Can you talk about how UTIs in older ...

As rates of urinary tract infections rise, researchers are pointing to diet as a possible cause of the increase Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old man in relatively good health. I don’t smoke or drink, and I have a vegetarian diet. I exercise moderately, and I am not overweight. About 30 years ago, I ...

Bacteria entering the urinary tract is the most common cause of a UTI. Most UTIs that affect the lower urinary tract are caused by E. coli, as well as other types of bacteria that are normally found ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte A new expert-backed framework helps clinicians decide who needs antibiotics, urine testing, or urgent in-person care for suspected UTI s, often without an exam. Study: Ann Arbor ...

It's not something you think about—until something doesn't feel right. Then, panic can set in. Even though urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common issue, it doesn't make them any less painful or ...

Feeling like you need to pee right after using the bathroom is common and can be frustrating. These symptoms, known as urinary urgency and frequency, have many causes, including infections and ...