Pee is your body’s filtered liquid waste. And, it can tell you a lot about your health—including your hydration levels and whether you might have an infection or other health problem. So, it’s ...
Whether you’re the queen of England or a newborn baby, everyone pees. The average person flushes five to six times a day, but urine is not something most people typically keep a close eye on — unless ...
You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what ...
Let’s talk about something we all do but rarely discuss—checking out what’s in the toilet bowl before we flush. Come on, admit it. We all take a quick glance, even if we pretend otherwise. That quick ...
The color of your urine can be a powerful indicator of your kidney health. Our bodies produce various signs to alert us to potential health issues, and urine color is one of the most noticeable. By ...
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that ...
Clear urine may mean you are drinking more water than your body needs. Dark yellow or brown pee usually means you're ...
Heard the one, “So-and-so is so dumb, he flunked a urine test”? As it turns out, it’s not so dumb to study urine. Who knows? You may need to be tested. Staring into toilets or urinals is like reading ...
Smelly urine or urine that has an unusual odor may be a result of diabetes, an infection, eating asparagus, or using certain medications, among other causes. Treatment can depend on the underlying ...