When taking a trip to the bathroom, you probably don’t notice your pee’s appearance or smell most of the time. Typically our urine is made up of 95% pure water and 5% other compounds. For the most ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Sweet-smelling urine can be an early sign of diabetes.Diabetic ...

Noticing a strong smell in your urine can be surprising and sometimes worrying, but it’s a common experience that many people go through at some point. While it’s usually nothing to be concerned about ...

Sometimes, this may be a sign of infection or another health issue. Let’s talk about something we’ve all noticed but rarely discuss: Pee that smells off. You know, those moments when you use the ...

If you catch a whiff of something strong mid-stream, it’s only natural to wonder, Why does my pee smell? Speaking generally, “Healthy urine shouldn’t have a powerful aroma,” says Jairam Eswara, MD, ...

Urine can smell for various reasons some of which might not be necessarily harmless. This does not mean that smelly urine should be a cause for alarm. However, should you notice that your urine has a ...

If you ever rely on the “pee test” to check if you’re hydrated enough, consider adding the “sniff test” to your toilet bowl analysis. Yes, it might sound silly, but just like the color of your urine ...

Type 2 diabetes gives rise to an excess of blood sugar - the main type of sugar found in blood - in the body. The body becomes flooded with blood sugar because the regulatory opposition - insulin - is ...

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, clarity ...