Many people have peed in a plastic cup at the doctor’s office or on a stick at home. One standard test looks for sugar in the ...

Cloudy urine isn't usually a major cause for concern and is often a side effect of dehydration or an infection that can be easily treated.

A new device that sits inside the toilet bowl and analyses your urine for clues about hydration, nutrition and kidney health ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s been nearly three years since Withings first showed off U-Scan to a bemused world, and now it’s finally on sale. U-Scan ...

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 ...

Foamy urine can be a sign of kidney trouble, but it is not always serious. Research shows only a third of people with foamy ...

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 ...