New research examines how the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- responsible for most UTIs -- is able to use host nutrients to reproduce at an extraordinarily rapid pace during infection despite ...

Once a UTI develops, “the most common and effective treatment is a course of antibiotics,” says Adair. The specific ...

Urinary tract infections may not seem like a big deal to most women, but urological health is important. Learn more about this irritating, yet common, condition. Those of us who have had just one ...

I think we can all agree that urinary tract infections are the top 5 worst things anyone can experience. They’re painful, and uncomfortable and happen quite frequently for some unlucky people. But ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

Iris Lim does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Taking a bath with a UTI may irritate and worsen symptoms. To reduce this risk, people may want to consider showering instead of taking a bath until the infection clears. Sitting in a warm bath can be ...