Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The data showed that the rate of infection was significantly lower in the treatment versus placebo during the trial (P = 0.001). Diabetes is a significant health problem expected to affect 12.2% of the world population...
Pro-Inflammatory Diet Associated with An Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients in the highest quartile [with high DII scores] were four times more likely to develop bladder cancer (OR = 4.33, P <0.01). Bladder cancer is a second leading cause of death among urological disease1,2. Previous...
Children Consuming Cranberry-Lingonberry Juice Shown to Have Different Gut and Urinary Microbiomes Compared to Placebo
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month consumption of CLJ resulted in a different composition in the children’s gut and urinary microbiome. However, the diversity of the gut and urinary microbiome was not affected. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among...
Frankincense-based Herbal Product Effective as a Complementary Treatment to Reduce Frequency of Urinary Incontinence
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of between group analysis shows that FHP significantly reduced the mean frequency of urinary incontinence and improved the mean score of the ICIQ-UI SF questionnaire compared to the solifenacin group and placebo. ...
A Combination of Phyllanthus niruri, Chrysanthellum Americanum, Potassium and Magnesium Citrate Reduces the Risk of Recurrent Urinary Stones
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month treatment of a food supplement containing Phyllanthus niruri, Chrysanthellum Americanum, potassium citrate and magnesium citrate significantly improved QoL scores (p < 0.001) and reduced average stone size in...
Pycnogenol® Supplementation Effective in the Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results suggest 60-day supplementation of Pycnogenol® significantly reduces the chance of a recurrent urinary tract infection, compared to cranberry supplementation and control group. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are...
Hormone Therapy Supports Postmenopausal Women with Nocturia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the positive benefits of hormone therapy using estrogen on postmenopausal women with nocturia. Nocturia is a condition of frequent waking up during the night to urinate and is an increasingly common problem following...
A Probiotic and Cranberry Combination Prevents Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination of cranberry and probiotics safely and effectively prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women. Studies have shown an association between our microbiome and the treatment and prevention of disease, most...
Propolis and Cranberry Treatment Reduce Antibiotic Use in Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study confirms that a combination of cranberry and propolis contributed to a decrease in antibiotic consumption in women with recurrent cystitis. Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common infections in women, affecting...
Propolis May Increase Protective Effects of Cranberry against Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that cranberry alone is ineffective against all the uropathogenic Escherichia coli strains (UPEC); however, propolis potentiates the effect of cranberry on UPEC, representing a new strategy to prevent...