Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to use sugar — or glucose — from food for energy. It can lead to various health complications, including having a higher risk of ...

A link exists between the two, but more research is needed to figure out why and how to treat urinary incontinence related to COVID-19. COVID-19 tends to affect the respiratory system. But research ...

There are many reasons to have urology surgery. For example, your surgeon may operate to remove kidney stones, treat infertility, or manage urinary incontinence. Urologic surgeons treat patients of ...

The kidneys contain millions of microscopic blood vessels known as peritubular capillaries. These vessels recapture helpful nutrients like glucose and minerals and return them to your bloodstream for ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Too much zinc supplementation may not be a good thing for the urinary system of older adults, according to a new report. The finding comes from a secondary analysis of a ...

Data from a retrospective multicenter study have revealed that the presence of urinary collecting system invasion portends a worse outcome in patients with organ-confined disease. Evidence that cancer ...

Intermittent catheterization is a medical technique used to help empty the bladder. A catheter can be passed through the urethra or through a surgical channel in the skin to the bladder, after which ...

Menopause marks a significant shift in hormones. This transition can have a wide range of effects on the body, including an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are one of the most ...