The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

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.

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 ...

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

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Nearly one in five patients with urinary infections in a research group likely contracted them from contaminated meat –an issue that could be occurring across the country, according to a new study.

As cases of urinary tract infections grow, infections are also getting harder to treat with commonly used antibiotics. Contaminated meat, especially poultry, can spread E. coli bacteria that cause ...

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a group of bacteria. Most strains live in your intestines (gut) and help with digestion, but some types can make you sick, causing food poisoning symptoms or infections.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the first new antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections in nearly three decades. UTIs are infections in any part of the urinary system and affect ...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...