Bladder control problems, such as leaking urine, are common. Fortunately, there are simple ways to improve bladder control and quality of life. These lifestyle changes work and are safe and easy. They ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.

Did you know that more than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating.

Scientists have found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a full bladder and makes normal bladder function possible. The discovery marks a key ...

Losing bladder control can be an unsettling experience that affects daily life and confidence. While common, understanding the causes and implications helps in managing symptoms and seeking ...

Dr. Rachel Sosland, a board-certified urologist at Urology Austin, joined Studio 512 Co-Host Stephanie Gilbert to talk about common bladder control problems that affect millions of men and women in ...

The bladder is an important organ, the health of which is often overlooked, which can lead to serious health problems, particularly later in life. Here we discuss the role of the bladder, common ...

Urinary incontinence, meaning when a person leaks urine by accident, is especially common in older adults. The severity can range from occasional drops of urine to regular leakage that soaks your ...

Bladder control problems affect an estimated 43 million – or one in six – U.S. adults. Of those, nearly 16 million people have urge urinary incontinence, a common symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) ...

U.S. drug regulators approved Allergan's Botox for treating a specific kind of overactive bladder on Wednesday, setting the stage for wider use of the popular wrinkle treatment in those with bladder ...

Urinary reflexes have been thought to depend on mechanically sensitive ion channels. But the identities of these channels—and the identities of the cells these channels sensitize—have been unclear.