Human urine is emerging as an unlikely climate solution, and a Swiss startup is betting that what we flush away could help feed crops and cut pollution at the same time. By turning this nutrient-rich ...

A urine cytology test looks at the cells in your urine under a microscope. It can help your doctor diagnose some forms of urinary tract cancer. You may need one if you've had blood in your urine.

What Causes Maple Syrup Urine Disease? Maple syrup syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder, with only about 1 in 185,000 infants born with the condition. MSUD is caused by mutations or changes in ...

A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that can speak volumes about our well-being. It’s not just about frequency or urgency; it’s also about understanding the color, clarity ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this ...

We all urinate, or at least should be doing so daily. That means we also should know if something feels a little odd or off. If our urine is the wrong color or it's painful to go to the bathroom, it's ...

Ketones are a type of acid your body produces when it needs to break down body fat for energy. Trace amounts of ketones in your urine aren’t usually a cause for concern, but high levels can indicate a ...

In the wide-ranging search for new weapons against cancer, some see great potential in the idea of a urine test that can reveal telltale signs of the disease. What this could look like and what role ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does ...

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 ...

Currently, we consider this as a waste, so what we’re trying to do is recycle it, closing the nutrients loop.” At VunaNexus, ...