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, clarity ...

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 ...

Have you ever paused to consider the color of your urine after a trip to the restroom? It might seem like a passing observation, but the hues that greet you in the toilet bowl can hold significant ...

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.

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 ...

Ur-ine luck if you've always wondered why pee is yellow. Researchers identified the enzyme responsible for urine's color, unraveling a mystery that's puzzled scientists for years, according to a study ...

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways Clear urine may mean you are drinking more water than your body needs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that ...