Top Incontinence News
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FDA Clears Updated Sling System for Incontinence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new single-incision sling system to treat female urinary stress incontinence. Read Summary > -
Depression Linked to Male Urinary Incontinence
Researchers have found a link between depression, enlarged prostate, and incontinence in men. Read Summary > -
Herbal Supplements Often Contain Contaminants
The investigation into these common products also found that 9 products illegally claimed to cure diseases from cancer and high blood pressure to Alzheimer's. Read Summary > -
New Rules Give Gays, Friends Hospital Rights
President Barack Obama has made moves to issue new rules that will allow gay and lesbian partners to visit one another in the hospital and to make decisions about their care--a benefit of marriage that has long been denied to them. Read Summary > -
Higher Vitamin D Levels May Help Prevent Incontinence
Women who have higher vitamin D levels may be less likely to develop the pelvic floor disorders that cause incontinence, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Study: Insurance Companies Invest Billions in Fast Food
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say 11 large health-insurance companies hold billions of dollars worth of stock in the fast food industry. Read Summary > -
Incontinence, ED Studies Often Leave Out Bad News: Report
Many studies published about incontinence, erectile dysfunction and other urology subjects gloss over the side effects, a new report suggests. Read Summary > -
Pregnancy-Related Incontinence Can Last: Study
The study also confirmed that vaginal delivery and the use of episiotomy or forceps during delivery upped the risk of incontinence. Read Summary >
