If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you know the misery - the frequency, urgency and pain of urination. And if you’ve had recurrences, you’ve probably tried nearly everything to prevent them ...

A 40-year-old woman suffered recurrent urinary tract infections for six months before doctors discovered the infection had spread to her kidneys, putting her close to organ failure. Urologist Dr ...

UTIs can be painful, and they’re not something people like to talk about. But they happen often, affecting an estimated 60% ...

After Indore's water contamination crisis, Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal has been witnessing groundwater contamination. The groundwater in four locations of Bhopal tested positive for E.coli bacteria.

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Cold weather can sometimes trigger painful swelling of the fingers and toes, known as chilblains or perniosis. Learn what causes it, who is affected, and simple ways to prevent it.

Millions of times a year, Americans seek urgent treatment for painful, embarrassing urinary tract infections. But while they ...

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A massive sewage spill has left the Potomac River contaminated, posing health risks and sparking urgent containment efforts.

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