A study published in October linked urinary tract infections with food contamination.

Nearly one in five patients with urinary infections in a research group likely contracted them from contaminated meat –an issue that could be occurring across the country, according to a new study.

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but recent studies have shown that the relationship between diet and UTIs is more complex than previously thought. Dietary choices, along with food safety ...

Urinary tract infections happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

THE SHARP STUFF TO THE ADULTS. FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT, A NEW STUDY ABOUT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, RESEARCHERS SAY. FOR ABOUT 20% OF CASES, THERE’S A SURPRISING SOURCE OF BACTERIA. JOINING US NOW ...

A University of Alberta research team has identified a new drug target to treat harmful E. coli bacteria—which cause nearly ...

Bacteria entering the urinary tract is the most common cause of a UTI. Most UTIs that affect the lower urinary tract are caused by E. coli, as well as other types of bacteria that are normally found ...

Though often mild, urinary tract infections can reach the bloodstream, leading to serious complications. Research also links diet and microbiome interactions with UTI susceptibility and recurrence.

LOS ANGELES — Nearly one in five urinary tract infections may be caused by E. coli bacteria transmitted through contaminated meat, according to a four-year study that reframes the common infection as ...