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Most women don’t talk about leaking urine and the urgency to pee that shows up out of nowhere. Trips to the bathroom never seem to end. You stop running errands the same way, you avoid long drives, you start scoping out public bathrooms before you need them. When pads don’t work and medications make things [...]

Urogynecologists specialize in the sort of problems women tend to whisper about behind closed doors and in intimate settings. You never likely grew up dreaming, “One day I'll be reading about pelvic floor dysfunction in my leisure time.” But if you’re leaking while exercising or experiencing sex that doesn’t quite “feel” right anymore, that's not [...]

Along with the liver, the kidneys are essential in filtering waste from the body. Most people never give these organs a second thought. However, it's important to understand why the kidneys are vital to our health. Without our kidneys, we’re in serious trouble and face a life of dialysis—and a short life at that. Like [...]

Kidney cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States. Cancer staging classifies the progression of the disease from the earliest stage (I) to the most advanced stage (IV). Most cancer types, including kidney cancer, are best diagnosed and treated during the earliest stages. Early diagnosis and treatment give the patient [...]

Staying hydrated is often associated with sweltering summer days or intense physical activity, but maintaining proper hydration is just as important during the colder months. Winter’s chilly temperatures can deceptively lead to dehydration, as the body loses fluids in less noticeable ways, such as through shivering and increased energy expenditure to stay warm. Conditions like [...]