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To avoid getting a urinary tract infection, which can make urinating painful, difficult, and generally uncomfortable, there are a number of foods and beverages that can help. Even better: most of these food and drink items are available at any old grocery store, farmer’s market or pharmacy.

Depending on risk factors such as gender, age and lifestyle, a person can develop gallstones that block the flow of bile, or develop a range of gallbladder diseases. In any case, you’ll experience symptoms that are less than pleasant. Here are 14 signs to watch for.

Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a problem that affects millions of people in North America – up to 30 percent of men and 40 percent of women, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Generally, it impacts people more as they get older, with the condition intensifying if there’s a family history of bladder problems. Of […]

While anyone can get bladder cancer, there are a variety of different risk factors that can contribute to a person’s likelihood of developing it. Understanding what they are may help to lower your risk or identify and treat the condition sooner. Here are 11 common risk factors for bladder cancer to be mindful of.

Despite playing such an important role in helping maintain our health, the bladder is a highly dynamic organ that changes a great deal as we age. It’s important we take steps to keep it healthy, so here are a few tips on how to maintain bladder health.

Bladder cancer is among the most common types of cancer with nearly 80,000 new cases each year. Because of the late onset of symptoms, it’s important to identify them quickly so as to begin treatment right away. We look into the five most common signs and symptoms of bladder cancer.