“Chlorhexidine is widely used as a gold standard mouthwash but is associated with side effects and concerns over ...

A doctor has explained the foods and drinks you should be getting more over to avoid common urinary tract infections like cystitis. Dr Emma Derbyshire, a public health nutritionist, said it is ...

Unusual urine smells without pain can surprise many. Diet, dehydration, and medicines often cause temporary changes. However, ...

A "silent" cancer, often mistaken for less serious medical conditions, is causing concern. According to Cancer Research, there are approximately 10,300 new cases of bladder cancer in the UK each year.

For decades, urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been seen as a matter of personal hygiene. But new research suggests that many cases may actually begin with what Americans bring home from the ...

Handling raw meat properly can go a long way in reducing your risk, experts say. A recent study out of Southern California found that meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria could be a driver of ...

THE SHARP STUFF TO THE ADULTS. FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT, A NEW STUDY ABOUT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, RESEARCHERS SAY. FOR ABOUT 20% OF CASES, THERE’S A SURPRISING SOURCE OF BACTERIA. JOINING US NOW ...

Those in lower-income zip codes were 60% more likely to develop a foodborne UTI Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard and Reader's Digest.

Researchers have identified a surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: contaminated meat. A four-year study found that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs detected among a group of patients in Southern ...

A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat—and pose a hidden foodborne risk to ...

A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) - common health issues that disproportionately affect women. The ...

Urine for a rough ride with this infection. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity are among the risk factors for heart attack and stroke.