Let’s talk about something we all do but rarely discuss—checking out what’s in the toilet bowl before we flush. Come on, admit it. We all take a quick glance, even if we pretend otherwise. That quick ...

Paying attention to the color of your urine is one way to gauge if you’re dehydrated. But have you ever stopped to wonder why pee is yellow in the first place? For the first time, researchers have ...

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 ...

Bright neon-yellow pee is usually from taking too much riboflavin (vitamin B2) from supplements. Sometimes supplements may contain other ingredients like vitamin C, beet powder or dyes that can change ...

Scientists have some whiz-dom to share with those who have wondered what gives urine its distinct color. For over 150 years, it has been a mystery why urine from the human body comes out as yellow.

You may give your urine little thought until something seems off. Whether it smells funky or you suddenly have to pee every 10 minutes, out-of-the-ordinary bathroom habits can be alarming. But what ...

In healthy people, urine color typically ranges from colorless to yellow. Urine is created by the excretory system, as the kidneys filter waste from the body. Red blood cells wear out after about six ...

After using the restroom, there’s a reason you should look before you flush. Dr. Kayla Fazio, a family physician with Baptist Primary Care, said urine can be used as a tool to determine problems ...

(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, ...

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 ...