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08 Jul
Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll

Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll

Urinary incontinence is a common aftereffect of delivering a baby, but it can have a devastating effect on new moms, a new study warns.

08 Apr
Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure

Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure

A new urine test could spare bladder cancer survivors from a painful follow-up procedure needed to ensure their cancer hasn't come back, researchers report.

People who've gotten surgery for high-risk bladder cancer require a cystoscopy -- a procedure in which a flexible ...

21 Feb
Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

If you're female and you lose bladder control upon exertion -- sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting something heavy -- you may have stress urinary incontinence.

As many women know, the condition is no joke and it may keep you from doing the things you love.

There ...

03 Jan
Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow

Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow

Golden news for a new year: Scientists now know why urine is yellow.

It's only taken 100 years, but researchers say they've pinpointed the enzyme in urine behind its buttery hue.

"This enzyme discovery finally unravels the mystery behind urine's yellow color,"said ...

28 Dec
Too Few Cancer Patients Get Palliative Care When Urinary Blockages Arise

Too Few Cancer Patients Get Palliative Care When Urinary Blockages Arise

The prognosis is poor for many cancer patients who develop serious urinary blockages, but researchers say less than half receive palliative care.

Palliative care aims to relieve pain and other symptoms of serious illness. Hospice care, one type of palliative care, is an ...

19 Jul
Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer

Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer

Dehydration brings lots of risks -- including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun.

"Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid intake, esp...

02 Jun
No Need to Avoid Exercise After Prolapse Surgery, Study Finds

No Need to Avoid Exercise After Prolapse Surgery, Study Finds

It may not be necessary for people who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders to wait to get started exercising again.

A new study challenges standard restrictions, finding that those who resume exercising soon after the procedure do just as well as those who w...

21 Mar
Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.

It's the most common type of urinary incontinence in women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

S...

02 Mar
Embolization Treatment Could Offer Drug-Free Relief From Enlarged Prostate

Embolization Treatment Could Offer Drug-Free Relief From Enlarged Prostate

Men suffering from an enlarged prostate can receive long-term relief from a minimally invasive procedure that partially blocks blood flow to the gland, new research reports.

The procedure, called prostate artery embolization (PAE), dramatically improved urinary symptoms...

28 Dec
Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

If you struggle with urinary incontinence and worry that diet drinks may make matters worse, new research suggests they may not have a significant effect.

"This study is important in that it may guide clinicians counseling women with urinary incontinence to focus more on...

13 Dec
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence

Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence

Weight-loss surgery can have many health benefits, and now a new study suggests that long-term relief from urinary incontinence is one of them.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem, and obesity is among the risk factors for it: Extra pounds put more pressure on ...

01 Aug
Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

Menopause is famous for triggering hot flashes and mood swings, but one embarrassing side effect of a woman's drop in estrogen levels is lesser known -- urinary urge incontinence.

Now, a new st...

03 May
More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives

More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives

Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.

"Thi...

31 Mar
Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study

Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study

For women with frequent urine leakage, a newer and simpler "sling" surgery works as well as the standard version, according to a new clinical trial.

The study involved...

11 Feb
What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

Everyone has had a case of the squirms at some point in their life, fighting the need to urinate as a full bladder presses them to let it all go.

But for some, that need occurs far too often. Or, even worse, they go accidentally when they sneeze or laugh.

"Incontin...

17 Dec
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.

The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have

20 Nov
Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

If you pee a little when you laugh, dance, exercise or sneeze, you may have stress urinary incontinence.

While this can be annoying, it can be treated -- and even some small lifestyle changes can make a big difference, according to the Urology Care Foundation, the offici...

10 Nov
Two New Symptoms That Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer

Two New Symptoms That Could Point to Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers have identified two previously unrecognized symptoms of pancreatic cancer -- a discovery that might help with earlier detection and improve extremely low survival numbers, they say.

"When pancreatic cancer is diagnosed earlier, patients have a higher chance o...