UTIs increase the risk for heart attack and stroke, especially within 7 days, highlighting infection as a potential trigger for acute cardiovascular events.

Mom! I have to go!”“Hold it!”It's an exchange you probably had as a kid on long car rides. But Uwais Zaid, MD, says it’s not ...

These infections can pave the way for a heart attack or stroke because they can trigger or worsen inflammation, which is the ...

Many women grapple with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections, often exhibiting overlapping symptoms. UTIs, ...

An important point about the updated guidelines is the emphasis on individualized treatment of complicated UTIs, recognizing ...

Data also shows hospital trips for urinary tract infections cost NHS hospitals more than £600 million in 2023/24.

Septic shock is the most severe form of sepsis, when a blood infection lowers one’s blood pressure to dangerous levels, ...

Male children were more likely to have urinary tract abnormalities. Children with recurrent urinary tract infections showed a ...

Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract, affecting the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. Many treatments can help relieve UTI symptoms.

Urinary tract infections can be extremely painful but they're also very common. At-home tests are available to check if you have one — but how useful do experts say the tests really are?