A simple gel can detect bacteria in all liquids
Researchers have developed a test, in gel form, capable of detecting bacteria in different liquids, such as water or urine. ...
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Detect diseases early using a urine test?
A simple urine test could be enough to detect signs of certain diseases well before symptoms appear, according to a ...
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Why is peeing “just in case” a bad idea?
A urology nurse explains why peeing "just in case" can lead to urinary tract problems. THE ESSENTIAL Peeing just in ...
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This teen saw his urine turn black after vaping too much
A 15-year-old boy was severely dehydrated due to heavy e-cigarette use. His urine had turned black. THE ESSENTIAL A 15-year-old ...
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Frequent urination: pelvic floor exercises also help men
Men who suffer from frequent urges to urinate can see their problems reduced by combining pelvic floor exercises with behavioral ...
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Cystitis: 7 symptoms not to miss
Cystitis is a urinary infection, often benign, but you must know how to recognize the symptoms in order to treat ...
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Urine analysis: a connected box to replace laboratory samples
A French start-up has invented a urine analysis device connected and linked to a smartphone application, intended to facilitate the ...
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Urine: researchers elucidate the mystery of its yellow color
A microbial enzyme, called bilirubin reductase, is believed to be responsible for the yellow tint of urine. THE ESSENTIAL Bilirubin ...
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Baby starts peeing green a few hours after birth
Hours after her son's birth, Vickie Thompson made a “petrifying” discovery when she looked in his diaper for the first ...
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Does drinking from a can really put you at risk of ingesting rat urine and becoming seriously ill?
© Shutterstock / OllyyAre you one of those people who is reluctant to drink directly from a can for hygienic ...
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Standing or sitting: which is the best way to urinate?
Australian researchers explain when men should sit down to pee and why women shouldn't get used to urinating in the ...
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Lung cancer: rats could detect it in our urine
Rats trained to detect lung cancer from human urine succeeded in 9 out of 10 cases in a laboratory study. ...
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Alzheimer’s disease soon detected by the smell of urine?
It would be possible to set up an early diagnosis test for Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of a ...
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Smelly urine: 10 possible causes
Sometimes the urine has an unpleasant smell of sulfur. Food, urinary tract infection, diabetes or gastrointestinal fistula, Why Doctor helps ...
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Holding back urination: why it’s a bad idea for your health
Many people do not urinate when the conditions are not met. Some women even make it a sexual practice. But ...
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Hypertension: this symptom at night should alert you
Japanese researchers have shown a link between excess salt, high blood pressure and the urge to urinate at night. THE ...
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Blocking urination for more than 15 minutes is bad for your health
Many people avoid urinating when conditions are unsuitable for them. It has even become a sexual practice for some women. ...
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Having to urinate several times a night can be a sign of high blood pressure
Japanese researchers shed light on the link between excess salt in the diet, high blood pressure (HTA) and the desire ...
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17 Causes of Stinky Urine
There's a smell The smell of your urine can change from day to day. Because you drank more or less ...
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Protein diets make urine a problematic pollutant
A diet that is too high in protein contributes to excess nitrogen in the environment through human waste, specifically urine. ...
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Alzheimer’s disease: protein in urine predicts risk
© iStockPhotosThe brain and the kidneys are two organs that share structural and mechanical characteristics, which makes them susceptible to ...
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Covid-19 vaccines: what is urinary urgency, this new adverse effect?
Some people have explained that they developed urinary system disorders after receiving a dose of the Covid vaccine. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Unusual: urine against acne pimples?
© ThinkstockAcne, not easy to get rid of. However, between creams, serums, food supplements and antibiotics, many solutions exist to ...
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This doctor explains why women shouldn’t pee in the shower
Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas explains on the social network Tik Tok why women should not urinate in the shower. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Recurrent urinary tract infections: a new way to eliminate them permanently
Urinary tract infections affect more than 50% of women, in some cases recurrently. THE ESSENTIAL For the first time, scientists ...
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Bladder cancer: a lack of knowledge of the disease often delays the diagnosis
The vast majority of French people know little about bladder cancer, which leads to a delay in diagnosis which complicates ...
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10 tips for urine loss at work
Urine leakage in the workplace: this is how you deal with it Urine leakage is never pleasant, but in the ...
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Drink less because of urine loss? Not a good idea!
Sufficient fluid prevents more bladder problems If you suffer from urine leakage, it seems logical to drink less. Because drinking ...
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Urine, a reliable tool for scientists
Researchers have analyzed the biomarkers present in the urine as part of a research on potatoes. Most scientific work on ...
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Urine tests to monitor diet
Urine tests provide important information about our diet, allowing us to anticipate the occurrence of diseases. THE ESSENTIAL Diet influences ...
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