Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 53% of women at least once in their lives. Men get off easier with only 14% being affected. The infections lead to 6.8 million doctor visits. Prevention would be nice.

Scientists may be closer to developing the first vaccine for UTIs in the US if they can replicate results achieved in studies with mice.
The researchers at the University of Michigan found that a UTI vaccine given to mice prevented infection and produced key types of immunity.
Researchers have been trying to produce a vaccine against UTIs for two decades. However, the latest research may be more successful …read more

Ask the Urologist or Get to Know Your Bladder. The new Cystex Ladies Room is a good, frank resource for anyone wanting to know more about UTI (urinary tract infection) prevention and treatment, as well as the scoop on cranberries.
Oh, and you might want to stop by Burning Love as well to read more on how sex does or doesn’t cause UTIs.
The site is sponsored by Cystex, an OTC med that helps manage UTI symptoms while waiting to see a doctor. It can also be used to treat pain associated with a UTI. Some doctors also recommend the medicine to …read more

It’s National Kidney Month, so what better time to talk about urinary tract infections (UTIs)? Women get UTIs much more frequently than men, but there are some simple things you can do to help prevent them.
The National Kidney Foundation suggests preventing UTIs by:
• Drinking lots of fluids, including cranberry juice cocktail
• Urinating when the urge strikes (don’t delay)
• Wiping from front to back to keep bacteria from entering the urinary tract
• Cleaning genital area each day and before sex
Symptoms of UTIs include burning feeling during urination, cloudy or blood-tinged urine, strong odor in urine or an urgent need to urinate …read more