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 ...

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 ...

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

New scientific study finds people with higher levels of protein leaking into their urine - known as albuminuria - had a ...

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 ...

A new study of 130,000 people found that protein in the urine may act as an early warning sign for memory problems ...

An alcohol urine test involves a lab testing a person’s urine sample for the presence of alcohol. Three types of this test exist. One measures unmetabolized alcohol, while the others measure two of ...

A team of researchers at Purdue University have developed a new way to test for early signs of Parkinson’s disease, using a simple urine test. This new approach is described in a recent article ...

A simple urine test could detect pancreatic and prostate cancer with up to a 99% rate of accuracy, says a team of researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of ...

A test for pee-based markers of prostate cancer has previously relied on an uncomfortable first step. A new study has revealed that the now-available test remains just as accurate without it, paving ...

Withings, best known for its smart scales, watches and other health-focused consumer tech, released a new gadget at CES in Las Vegas today. Making a splash in an underserved market, U-Scan aims to ...