Your urine can reveal a lot about what’s going on in your body, from how hydrated you are to whether you might have a urinary tract infection. Learn what’s normal and what’s not in this urine color chart.
Do You Know Where Salt Is Hiding in Your Food?
Experts recommend no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day, but most Americans average of about 3,400 milligrams. Learn about how salt may be hidden in your food, even in foods that don’t taste salty.
Do You Wet the Bed After a Night of Drinking? Here’s Why
How can drinking too much alcohol cause you to involuntarily urinate in your sleep? Find out about adult bedwetting or what scientists call nocturnal enuresis.
Why Do More People Get Kidney Stones in the Summer?
Summer is officially ‘kidney stone season.’ Understand why kidney stones are more common when the weather heats up.
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Should you be concerned if your baby boy is missing a testicle at birth? A urologist talks about five things you should know about undescended testicles.
Can Cranberry Stop Your UTIs?
Drinking cranberry juice is just one of the myths about preventing and treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). We’ll separate UTI fact from fiction.
Are Your Medications Causing Your Incontinence, or Making It Worse?
If you’re struggling with urinary incontinence, certain medications you’re taking could be contributing to the problem.
Supplements + OTCs May Hurt Your Kidneys
In the U.S., 1 in 5 men and 1 in 4 women are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and most people who have it don’t know it. Find out how you can protect your kidney function.
At-Home Sperm Tests Can Be Useful, But They Don’t Replace a Fertility Doctor
While at-home sperm tests don’t replace seeing a fertility specialist, they do play a role for some men who are hoping to be come fathers.
6 Reasons Why Your Blood Pressure Meds Aren’t Working
What can doctors do when drugs don’t control your high blood pressure? Our expert explains the options.
