Fancy swapping your morning coffee for a warm cup of Rosie pee? Nope didn’t think so. But believe it or not the practice of ‘urine therapy’ or drinking your own wee is actually becoming more popular.

A urine cytology test looks at the cells in your urine under a microscope. It can help your doctor diagnose some forms of urinary tract cancer. You may need one if you've had blood in your urine.

If you are well hydrated and healthy, your urine will likely appear clear to straw-coloured, meaning it is mostly water (but ...

What Causes Maple Syrup Urine Disease? Maple syrup syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder, with only about 1 in 185,000 infants born with the condition. MSUD is caused by mutations or changes in ...

A urine-specific gravity test compares the density of urine with the density of water. The test may help healthcare professionals identify dehydration, a kidney problem, or a condition like diabetes ...

Wondering what the colour of your urine means? If we pay any attention at all when we have a wee, we usually expect to see urine of various shades of yellow. It’s easy to understand why suddenly ...

The pH measures how acidic or alkaline a person’s urine is. Ideally, the pH of urine should be around 6.0 to 7.5, but a wider range is usually acceptable. Doctors often test the urine pH and carry out ...

We all urinate, or at least should be doing so daily. That means we also should know if something feels a little odd or off. If our urine is the wrong color or it's painful to go to the bathroom, it's ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this ...

Ketones are a type of acid your body produces when it needs to break down body fat for energy. Trace amounts of ketones in your urine aren’t usually a cause for concern, but high levels can indicate a ...

Seeing bubbles in pee usually isn’t a cause for concern. However, foamy urine can be a symptom of serious health conditions that require immediate medical attention. You should see a doctor if foamy ...

Nearly 20,000 women are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society, with most being over age 55. And the unfortunate reality is that women are often diagnosed at ...