Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images When it feels like you’re raining hellfire into the toilet bowl, it’s fair to wonder what caused you to ...

When it feels like you’re raining hellfire into the toilet bowl, it’s fair to wonder what caused you to be cursed with a urinary tract infection. While UTIs are common in women, living through one can ...

UTIs are generally caused by bacteria — E. coli, most often — and research suggests that, at least in some cases, the ...

Worried about public toilets causing UTIs? Experts clarify that bacteria from your own body, not toilet seats, are the usual culprits. Poor hygiene habits like improper wiping or holding urine are ...

When it comes to UTIs, anatomy is destiny. About half of all women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Only about 10% of men will have one.

UTIs or urinary tract infections occurs when bacteria enters the parts of your urinary system, commonly being the bladder and sometimes the kidneys. Typical symptoms are burning when peeing, urgency, ...

But despite how common UTIs are, it can be hard to determine right away if you have one. For an infection to be considered a UTI, it either occurs in the kidneys, bladder or the urethra, said Dr. Mary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent in women after the menopause (Getty/iStock) After menopause, urinary tract ...

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the two are associated. At the Sex, Gender and Women’s ...

Not only can this cause dryness and discomfort, but the urethra sometimes doesn’t seal properly, and bacteria can get into the urine and make their way up into the bladder (and sometimes into the ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, affecting millions worldwide each year. While we often associate them with poor hydration, sexual activity, or hygiene ...

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most frustrating health issues faced by adults above the age of 50 years. Besides the natural changes that come with ageing in the urinary ...