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At least 10 million Americans suffer from incontinence, which means that they are not able to control the times when they urinate. In some cases, the loss of urine is so small that people are hardly aware of it. In other cases, the amount of leakage is quite large. Only about 10 percent of people who suffer from incontinence seek treatment. Without treatment, many of these people stay at home and withdraw from life unnecessarily. Incontinence...

Urinary tract infections are responsible for nearly 10 million healthcare visits each year. Here’s what you need to know.

The urinary system (also called the “urinary tract”) is the part of your body that makes urine.  It is made up of two kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. 

Your kidneys make urine by removing wastes and extra water from your blood.  ...