Your risk of urinary tract infection goes up as you age. Among men younger than 50, sexually transmitted diseases are the most common cause of UTIs. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) If unhealthy ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. The bacteria typically spread from your skin or rectum. If ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a type of infection common among older people. If a person with a memory impairment or dementia has a UTI, this can cause sudden and severe confusion known as ...

UTIs are bacterial infections in the urinary system. They’re very common and usually not serious, though there can be exceptions. Your urinary tract includes your bladder, kidneys, ureters ...