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Up to 60 percent of women will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime, making this something to at least have on your radar. But recent research suggests that the food you may have in your fridge could be causing even more UTIs, putting you at even higher risk.

UTI cases are rising globally, and meat products might be to blame. A urinary tract infection (UTI), an infection in the urinary system, is often caused by bacteria, especially E. coli. In 2023, a study found that more than half a million UTIs in the U.S ...

Folks are feeling the burn as urinary tract infection rates surge. UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives, and they seem to be becoming more prevalent.

UTIs are on the rise worldwide—and some scientists believe that the cause could have to do with meat consumption. Here's how E.coli and antibiotics play a part.