More Water, Fewer UTIs?

Can water help prevent UTIs? Image of glass of water in front of purple background.

Harvard Health Blog All too many women recognize the signals of urinary tract infections, or UTIs: pain and burning when urinating, coupled with a frequent urge to do so. A simple change in behavior could help prevent a common UTI known as recurrent cystitis in women, according to a randomized controlled study published in JAMA […]

Hold the cranberries: UTI myths explained

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Source: Cleveland Clinic whatdoctorsknow.com The myths about preventing and treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) are many, but let’s get to the truth. About 60 percent of women will experience this common malady (and the painful, frequent and sometimes urgent urination that goes with it) over their lifetimes. At the top of the UTI “myth […]