DETROIT (CBS DETROIT) - You see it several times a day in the bathroom, but do you ever really take a close look at your body's liquid by-product? It could be the key to diagnosing serious disease.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pee is your body’s filtered liquid waste. And, it can tell you a lot about your health—including your hydration levels and whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every time you pee, you have the chance to learn something about yourself – from how hydrated you are to whether some of your vital organs may be showing signs of dysfunction. To help people decode ...

Urine color can vary significantly and is often a reliable indicator of your health and hydration status. Standard urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber, depending on the concentration of ...

Common causes of orange-ish urine include dehydration and certain supplements and meds. Also eating too many orange-colored foods can cause orange pee. More concerning reasons can include liver ...

Our liver is one of the body’s most hardworking organs. It filters toxins, helps digest food, balances hormones, and produces vital proteins. According to a study published in the NIH, two million ...

It is normal for foam to appear during a strong urine stream. However, when the foam does not dissipate after a few minutes, it can be a dangerous sign. This type of foam in urine often indicates an ...

Pee is your body’s filtered liquid waste. And, it can tell you a lot about your health—including your hydration levels and whether you might have an infection or other health problem. So, it’s ...

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 ...