New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available.

IDSA recommends shorter antibiotic courses for adults with cUTIs who show clinical improvement on effective therapy.

Drug-induced fever can complicate antibiotic treatment and lead to unnecessary testing when cultures are negative, and ...

Not only can this cause dryness and discomfort, the urethra sometimes doesn’t seal properly, and bacteria can get into the ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins that may help prevent ...

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has resubmitted a new drug application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration seeking approval of tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide (HBr), an investigational oral carbapenem ...

Pooled trial data show gepotidacin provides early, meaningful symptom relief comparable to nitrofurantoin in uncomplicated ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a pervasive challenge in modern medicine, functioning as one of the most common reasons for outpatient antibiotic prescription. While the urinary system is ...

There is finally hope after years of medical misogyny and debilitating pain ...

Using a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) rather than mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for 2-3 cm kidney stones has been controversial.

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...