When a urinary tract infection (UTI) hits, the first question is often: what’s to blame? The answer: Bacteria. But how that bacteria is introduced to your system can vary. Sexual contact can be to ...

Learn how certain conditions, contraceptives, lifestyle factors, and more can cause recurrent urinary tract infections and ...

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 (UTIs) are very common and often mild. Often, UTIs even resolve on their own without treatment. However, a rare type of UTI called emphysematous cystitis (EC) is much more ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people with dementia. Older adults with or without dementia may experience atypical UTI symptoms, such as delirium, changes in behavior, and ...

Pain reduction in your lower abdomen or back is a sign your UTI is improving. Normal sensations when urinating mean the inflammation is going away. Fever and chills easing show that the UTI is getting ...

UTIs may cause neurological symptoms, especially in older adults. It can also worsen symptoms in people with neurological conditions. Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious ...

Image credits by: Summer UTIs. It is not just sweat and sunburn that a rising temperatures brings with it but health professionals are currently alarming about another common summer problem in women ...