Urinary Tract Infection

A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women

Published April 20, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Drinking cranberry juice has long been a mythical prevention strategy for women who develop a urinary tract infection—and new medical evidence shows consuming cranberry products is an effective way to prevent a UTI before it gets started. A global study looking at the benefits […]

Propolis potentiates the effect of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) in reducing the motility and the biofilm formation of uropathogenic Escherichia coli

PLoS One. 2018 Aug 23;13(8):e0202609. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202609. eCollection 2018. Ranfaing J1, Dunyach-Remy C1,2, Lavigne JP1,2, Sotto A1,3. Author information Abstract One strategy to prevent urinary tract infections is the use of natural products such as cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and propolis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of these products alone and […]

Inactivity, Prolonged Sitting Tied to Urinary Tract Infections in Men

March 28, 2018 TUESDAY, March 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prolonged sitting time and low physical activity levels are tied to higher incidence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men, according to a study published online March 20 in BJU International. Heung Jae Park, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues assessed the […]

Can Cranberries Contribute to Reduce the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections?

August 23, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common and result in considerable morbidity. While the ingestion of cranberry products has long been promoted to reduce the risk of UTIs, the effect of cranberry products on risk reduction remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between […]

Cranberry Juice Capsules Cut UTI Risk After Gynecological Surgery

Findings for women undergoing elective gynecologic surgery involving urinary catheterization THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cranberry juice capsules reduce the rate of urinary tract infection (UTI) in women undergoing elective benign gynecological surgery involving urinary catheterization, according to a study published in the August issue of theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Betsy […]

20 Coconut Oil Benefits & Side Effects

To date, there are over 1,500 studies proving coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Coconut oil benefits and uses go beyond what most people realize. Research has finally uncovered the secrets to this amazing fruit; namely healthy fats called medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), these unique fats include: Caprylic acid […]

Cranberry-containing Products are Associated With a Protective Effect Against Urinary Tract Infections

Ann E Stapleton Evid Based Med. 2013;18(3):110-111. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common clinical problem that often recurs, leading to the institution of preventive measures for recurrent UTI (rUTI).[1,2] Antimicrobial prophylaxis is highly effective, but risks adverse effects and induction of resistance.[1,2] These considerations and widespread increases in antimicrobial resistance have intensified interest in […]

Lactobacillus Probiotics May Prevent Recurrent UTIs in Postmenopausal Women

Jeremy P Dwyer Evid Based Med. 2013;18(4):141-142. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common; over half of all adult women will have a UTI, with a third having recurrent UTI. Women at higher risk of developing recurrence are older, postmenopausal, and incontinent and have cystocoeles with high postvoid residual volumes.[1] Preventative strategies using prophylactic antibiotics may […]