"BV is not an STI in the traditional sense; it occurs when harmful bacteria—particularly Gardnerella vaginalis—overgrow and ...

A new study published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) journals has revealed that a significant share of ...

Q: I get frequent UTIs and was shocked you said they are caused by lax hygiene or sexual contact. I am meticulous about ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs)—a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood—is ...

A new database targeting chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) – a long-overlooked condition that may begin in childhood – ...

Acidic cranberry juice can irritate the bladder and worsen UTI symptoms. When you have an active UTI, Gabal said, it’s more about flushing out the bacteria with water and other less bladder-irritating ...

This guide deconstructs the pathophysiology of UTIs, exploring the anatomical risks in women, and the efficacy of antibiotic ...

Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, but for many people they are not a ...

All of this disproportionately affects the elderly. In a 2023 study of patients with a median age of 75, approximately 30% of ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...