A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the ...

Most people know that age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, but scientists are learning more about how other parts of ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Urine tests measure specific substances in your urine, such as electrolytes, proteins, and bacteria. These tests can reveal a lot about your health, particularly when gradual changes or big jumps ...

Scientists use a metric called “area under the curve” or AUC to assess how well the test performed. An AUC of 1 is a perfect ...

Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites in your system long after you’ve had your last drink. When your body processes alcohol, it produces alcohol metabolites. These metabolites stick around in ...

Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.

Dr. Mohit Khera, a leading urologist at Baylor College of Medicine, explains benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for men with an enlarged prostate. Content ...