Tampons that could cost as 30 cents each can change color when they detect a urinary tract infection

Researchers in India are developing a tampon that changes color if it detects a urinary tract infection. They soaked fibers in a substance that breaks down in the presence of Candida albicans, a common yeast infection, and placed them inside pads and tampons. In simulations, the fibers turned bright pink, indicating the presence of an … Read more

Paloma Faith reveals her ‘guilt’ at having had her FOURTH urinary tract infection during pregnancy

Paloma Faith has revealed she’s consumed with ‘guilt’ after being diagnosed with her fourth urinary tract infection during her pregnancy. The singer, 39, is expecting her second child next year following six rounds of IVF treatment. And taking to her Instgarm on Thursday, Paloma gave an update on her pregnancy where she told fans she’s … Read more

Phone apps use camera to test for urinary tract infections

Two new artificial intelligence apps use your smartphone camera to screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs) or possible signs of chronic kidney disease. Designed to cater for people in lockdown, the apps from Israel-based health technology company Healthy.io claim to turn your smartphone into a ‘clinical-grade medical device’.    With the UTI app, called Velieve, users order … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Why spotting a urinary infection is now child’s play

HEALTH NOTES: Why spotting a urinary infection is now child’s play By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 20 June 2020 Just a few years ago they were the curse of the classroom. But fidget spinners are making a comeback – as a medical device. Scientists in … Read more