Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose ...

As rates of urinary tract infections rise, researchers are pointing to diet as a possible cause of the increase Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

Given the complexity of the microbiologic flora and the overwhelming possibility of multiple drug resistance, a severe infection should be treated aggressively with broad-spectrum antimicrobials. If ...

Antibiotics do not cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, research suggests there may be a link between prior use of antibiotics and a person developing an antibiotic-resistant UTI. A UTI may ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

Lupus can make you more vulnerable to infection, including UTIs. This susceptibility is associated with changes in your immune system’s response. Lupus, an autoimmune condition, weakens your immune ...