Scientists at MIT have announced that they developed novel nanoparticles to detect cancer in urine samples. As well as detecting the presence of tumors, the nanoparticles can also accumulate at tumor sites and function as an imaging agent, helping to identify their location. These multifunctional particles could be very useful for routine cancer screening and… Read More »
Washington DC, July 18: In the first analysis of its kind, US-based doctors have shown that women who take menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) have a greater variety of beneficial bacteria in their urine, possibly creating conditions that discourage urinary infections. The study also shows that women who suffer from recurrent urine… Read More »
Please check references for updated information. Baclofen should not usually be given to people who have a stomach ulcer, epilepsy, mental health problems or diabetes. Your pee will lighten up when the food is out of your system. For a full list of people who should not take each type of muscle can muscle relaxants… Read More »
A simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home — according to new research from University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Scientists pioneered the test which diagnoses aggressive prostate cancer and predicts whether patients will require treatment up to five years… Read More »
A urine test which can diagnose pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease, has been developed by scientists. The pioneering test is the first ever to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer. It could increase survival rates for those diagnosed while their tumour is still small to 60 per cent. Currently, just 5%… Read More »
We are all familiar with what our urine smells like. But what when your pee smells a little off? Nobody likes a bathroom surprise, especially the out-of-the-norm smell. But before you get anxious and rush to your doctor, take a deep breath. While there are chances that you may suffer from a serious health problem,… Read More »