Top Incontinence News
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One in Three Americans Serve as Caregiver
Most study participants said that caregiving was not a hardship, but they did report that they often felt isolated. Read Summary > -
Study links acid to overactive bladder
The study, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, found that acid stimulates nerve cells in the lining of the bladder that make people feel like they need to urinate. Read Summary > -
Bladder problems often linked to mental health issues
Psychiatric problems related to sexual trauma in women increase the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms such as an overactive bladder and incontinence, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Could chiropractic treatment cure incontinence?
Some chiropractic practitioners say that misalignment in the spine's sacrum could lead to incontinence and bed wetting. Read Summary > -
Senate Finance Committee rejects public healthcare option
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option. Read Summary > -
9 tips for clinical trial volunteers
Experts say many patients can benefit from the supervised care and chance to try a new medication. Read Summary > -
Constipation may lead to incontinence, other problems
A review of studies has found that having a problem with constipation may lead to other health problems such as fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and urinary tract problems. Read Summary > -
House panel approves healthcare reform bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall. Read Summary >
