Heard the one, “So-and-so is so dumb, he flunked a urine test”? As it turns out, it’s not so dumb to study urine. Who knows? You may need to be tested. Staring into toilets or urinals is like reading ...

(CNN) — As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that can speak volumes about our well-being. It’s not just about frequency or urgency; it’s also about understanding the color, ...

A simple and sensitive urine test has produced a color change in urine to signal growing tumors in mice. A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a colour ...

Urine color can be a useful indicator of how well-hydrated a person is. Certain foods and medications may also alter urine color. Some urine color changes may be a sign of an infection or a problem ...

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 ...

The intensity of this color is a direct reflection of your hydration levels. The more hydrated you are, the lighter your urine. What color is healthy urine? Ideally, urine should be clear enough to ...