Urine
Learn about Urine health, from common issues to preventive tips and treatments. Stay informed to maintain proper urinary function and overall well-being.
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How Long Will Traces of THC Stay in Your Urine After Using a Wax Pen?
Following use of a wax pen, THC can sometimes be detected in urine for roughly 30 days, though the exact timeframe depends on usage frequency, the testing method, and other individual factors. Wax pens are used to inhale or dab concentrated cannabis extracts. These concentrates often contain high levels of THC, the compound in cannabis […]
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How Is Alcohol Detected in a Urine Test?
Urine screenings can pick up alcohol metabolites in your body well after your last drink. When alcohol is metabolized, your body creates byproducts that linger even after you feel sober. Although your body removes alcohol relatively fast, these metabolites persist longer. Urine testing can identify alcohol and its metabolites in urine samples. (img by Nemann […]
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Understanding Urine Alcohol Levels — a Quick Chart
Urine testing can reveal whether you’ve consumed alcohol within the past 24 hours. Alcohol doesn’t persist long in the body, yet a urine screen can identify alcohol well after its effects have faded. Urine assays can reliably pick up ethanol and its metabolites for roughly 12 to 24 hours after drinking. The precise detection window […]
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The Answers to Your Questions About Alcohol Hair Tests
Although not perfect, hair testing for alcohol is a reliable method to determine whether someone has consumed alcohol over the past several months. A hair alcohol test can reveal if a person has used alcohol in recent months. Blood and urine tests can serve the same purpose but only capture a much shorter timeframe — […]
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What Does Poop Taste Like? (And Why on Earth Would You Even Wonder?)
(img by The Biting Truth) Gross Curiosity Strikes Alright, confession time. Have you ever found yourself lost in thought, maybe while brushing your teeth, and suddenly this rogue, weird question pops up… what does poop taste like? No? Just me? Ok, maybe also that five-year-old you know, because, let’s be real, kids have no filter—or […]
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So, What Does Pee Taste Like? (And Why You’re Wondering Anyway)
(img by Taste of Home) Let’s Get Real Imagine it: You’re doomscrolling through Twitter one night—absolutely not avoiding your sleep routine, right?—and out pops a tweet from Cardi B: “I wonder how pee taste like?” The comments? Utter chaos. Some people (surprisingly many) have a legitimate answer. Others… well, let’s just say they’re gagging through […]
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Urine Colors Explained
Urine color ranges from nearly clear to deep orange depending on hydration, but it can also shift because of pigments in food or medications. Certain hues can point to conditions that warrant medical evaluation. Physicians call the typical pigment in urine “urochrome.” Urine naturally contains a yellow tint; when you’re well hydrated, it appears pale […]
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What Causes High Leukocytes in Urine and How Do Doctors Treat it?
Elevated leukocytes, a form of white blood cell, in urine can signal a urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or other underlying issues. The appropriate management will vary depending on the root cause. Increased leukocyte counts may be detected on a complete blood count (CBC) or via a urinalysis, which examines a urine specimen. Generally, a […]
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How Long Does Cocaine Stay in Urine? The Surprising Truth Might Floor You
(img by Crest View Recovery Center) Why Do We Even Care? Picture this: You’re sipping your coffee, scrolling the news, and—bam—a stat jumps out. Overdose deaths involving cocaine rose 7% in just one year (yeah, that got me too) [based on recent health news]. It’s not just a headline; it’s someone’s sibling, friend, coworker. We […]
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Is it Okay to Put Coconut Oil on Your Private Area? (Let’s Get Real)
(img by Women’s Health) Curiosity (and Dryness) Strikes You know that feeling when just walking or sitting in jeans feels… scratchy? Or maybe things start heating up with your partner and suddenly—ouch. Everything’s dry and uncomfortable. These aren’t exactly secrets we swap over brunch (or maybe they are, with the right mimosas). But if you’ve […]