Scientists have some whiz-dom to share with those who have wondered what gives urine its distinct color. For over 150 years, it has been a mystery why urine from the human body comes out as yellow. But a new study published Wednesday in the journal Nature Microbiology has cracked the yellow code. Researchers from the University of Maryland … Read more
Wrinkles and reading glasses have nothing on this lesser-known symptom of aging. Frequent urination is an unwelcome and bothersome condition that can inhibit daily life, and while some causes are a result of the natural aging process, feeling the urge to go quite often can indicate an underlying health condition, too. Frequently peeing can be … Read more
Nothing like fries and a shake of warm urine. A Utah man was infuriated and left in shambles after realizing he drank urine instead of what he thought was a milkshake he ordered from GrubHub earlier this week, Fox 59 reported. Caleb Woods said he decided to order fries and a milkshake from Chick-fil-A off … Read more
Now you can stop making a pee-line for the bathroom in the middle of the night. Northwestern Medicine urologist Dr. Edward Schaeffer has shared guidance about how men can better manage the frequency with which they hit the bathroom when they could be sleeping instead. Schaeffer, who specializes in prostate cancer, offered some nocturnal tips … Read more
She was pissed. A 22-year-old man has taken to Reddit’s “Am I The A–hole” forum to share that he urinated in his female friend’s shower — and he has not heard from her since. The poster explained that he was staying the night at his good friend Natalie’s house, where he peed while washing himself … Read more
That’s one giant leak for mankind. The good folks at NASA have invented a system in which both astronaut urine and sweat are made into safe drinking water while up and away in the final frontier of space. “The team acknowledges that the idea of drinking recycled urine might make some people squeamish,” according to … Read more
The Swifties are pampering themselves — but it’s not as chic as it sounds. Unwilling to miss even a second of their idol’s highly-acclaimed Eras Tour, diehard Taylor Swift fanatics are voluntarily wearing adult diapers to the “Anti-hero” singer’s concert stops, soiling themselves rather than stepping away from the show to use the restroom. “The diaper rash and … Read more
Ure-ally brave for this one, ancient Roman doctors. Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed a treasure trove of illuminating artifacts at the site of an ancient hospital, including “urine flasks” — which doctors used to diagnose various ailments. A study describing the diagnostic tool was published last month in the journal Antiquity, in which researchers asserted … Read more
Urinary tract infections are more than an uncomfortable nuisance. Foodborne bacteria could be behind more than a half-million UTIs in the US each year, according to worrisome new findings from experts who also warn that deaths caused by the same bacteria that bring about UTIs — E. coli — could be on the rise. “We’re … Read more
One woman’s normalcy was flushed down the drain after discovering she had a rare condition. In October 2020, Elle Adams woke up and discovered she couldn’t urinate — no matter how much liquid she drank. “I was extremely healthy. I had no other problems. I woke up one day and I wasn’t able to wee. … Read more
Oh poo! A toddler accidentally got a toilet seat stuck on her head during a potty-training session. TikTok user Hannah shared a clip of her daughter Autumn’s potty-training mishap. The viral post, which has since amassed almost 4 million views since being shared Thursday, shows Autumn with a child-size, white-and-red toilet seat around her neck. … Read more
For better or worse, he didn’t mean to kick her to the curb. A Thai driver is being ridiculed online after accidentally leaving his passenger behind during a pee stop on Christmas day — which forced her to walk over 12 miles to seek help. The marriage-testing mistake occurred after Boontom Chaimoon, 55 and his … Read more
Urine trouble. A hoarder allegedly left a “ton” of trash as well as several thousand beer bottles that allegedly contain urine behind after abandoning a home in the UK — much to the horror of its new owner. The Rubbish Removers — who were hired out to clean the mess — found the property in … Read more