Our urinary tract is a flawless drainage system that expels the body’s liquid waste. However, the gateway of this system to the outside world is quite susceptible to microbial infiltration. When bacteria sneak into this pipeline and climb upward, it triggers that painful process we commonly call a “urinary tract infection.” Section 1: Urinary Tract…
Located just below the bladder in the male body and roughly the size of a walnut, the prostate gland sits right at the crossroads of both the reproductive and urinary systems. However, as age progresses or lifestyles change, this small gland and its connected systems can begin to “malfunction.” In this guide, we examine men’s…
Our kidneys are more than just urine-producing organs; they are the body’s most advanced chemical engineers. They purify the blood, maintain water balance, and are involved in everything from bone health to red blood cell production. However, kidneys are “patient” organs; they typically do not present serious complaints until they have lost 80% of their…
