Approximately one in two women and one in 10 men will experience a UTI (urinary tract infection) at some point in their lives. While some UTIs get better on their own, antibiotics are prescribed for more serious infections. However, the bacteria that cause UTIs have developed resistance to common drugs, meaning that treatment is becoming increasingly challenging.
Indeed, there are more than 400 million UTIs globally annually, and the number keeps rising. Experts believe the increase in UTIs could be due to a range of factors, from population increase to, surprisingly, what's inside your refrigerator. Indeed, according to recent studies, meat consumption could contribute to the risk of contracting a UTI.
Curious? Click through this gallery to discover how meat plays a part in causing urinary tract infections.