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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I lose urine when I laugh or sneeze. Is there a medicine to take for this? I am so isolated. — A.K. Answer • ...

First-line treatment for stress incontinence may include lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy, or pelvic floor exercises. Severe cases may require special devices or surgery. Stress incontinence is a ...

Urinary incontinence can strike at different points in your life, but it tends to be more common as you get older. Now, new research has found that the condition may be managed by doing regular yoga ...

The bladder is an important organ, the health of which is often overlooked, which can lead to serious health problems, particularly later in life. Here we discuss the role of the bladder, common ...

“Hip thrusts and glute bridges are two other great exercises to engage the pelvic floor,” Mosca said. “This helps to control the bladder as well, as it often gets more difficult to hold it the further ...

A stroke involves a disruption in the blood supply to the brain. This event can cause damage to the brain, causing physical effects, such as an overactive bladder. During a stroke, small particles, ...

Losing control of your bladder can drastically affect your confidence and quality of life. While these issues are more common than many realize, understanding what’s happening can make a world of ...

Peeing eight or more times every day? Can’t take a road trip without hitting every rest stop along the way? Unless you’ve brought up your bathroom habits with your doctor or done extensive research ...