A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a color change in urine to signal growing tumors in mice. Tools that detect cancer in its early stages can ...

Heard the one, “So-and-so is so dumb, he flunked a urine test”? As it turns out, it’s not so dumb to study urine. Who knows? You may need to be tested. Staring into toilets or urinals is like reading ...

A pee color chart can help you understand your health. The color of your pee shows how hydrated you are and if certain things are in your body. For example, dark yellow or brown pee usually means ...

Urine varies in color from pale yellow to deep amber, primarily due to urochrome, a byproduct of the normal breakdown of red blood cells. As these cells age, they are broken down, and urochrome is ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood or ...

(CNN) — 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, ...

The intensity of this color is a direct reflection of your hydration levels. The more hydrated you are, the lighter your urine. What color is healthy urine? Ideally, urine should be clear enough to ...