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Is Pee Sterile? Here’s What the Science Says

Urine can contain bacteria, viruses and more — don’t drink it or use it to clean wounds

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It’s Generally OK To Pee in the Shower — With a Few Exceptions

Don’t ‘go with the flow’ if you have issues with urge incontinence or a contagious infection

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October 18, 2024/Urinary & Kidney Health

How Often Should You Pee During the Day?

Going seven times a day is average, but more or less can be OK, too, as long as you’re not experiencing drastic changes

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September 11, 2024/Urinary & Kidney Health

Smelly Pee? Here’s What It Means

Pee is usually odorless, but if it’s stinky, your diet is the most likely culprit

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‘Urine’ for Some Bad News: Peeing in a Pool Isn’t a Good Idea

Despite unhealthy side effects, 40% of adult Americans still pee in pools

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January 9, 2023/Primary Care

10 Embarrassing Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

From odors to colors, it’s more than OK to ask your doctor these questions

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November 23, 2022/Wellness

What’s the Color of Your ‘Goo’ Telling You?

Not all rainbows have gold at the end — the ones our bodies produce offer insight into our health

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November 7, 2022/Urinary & Kidney Health

How To Stop Frequent Urination at Night

Try elevating your legs during the day and stop drinking two hours before bed

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November 8, 2021/Urinary & Kidney Health

What the Color of Your Pee Says About You

It’s completely normal for the color of your urine to vary a little day by day, but it should stay within a certain range of yellow

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March 24, 2021/Children's Health

Why Does My Son’s Urine Go All Over the Place?

The short answer from a pediatric urology nurse practitioner

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