Whether you're off on holiday or just navigating a UK heatwave, your bladder habits may not be top of mind this summer. But holiday season – with its long journeys, disrupted routines, unfamiliar loos ...

Holding in your pee might seem harmless, especially when you're in the middle of an important task, a meeting, or on a long drive. One of the most common consequences of holding in urine is the ...

In the fall of 1601, Prague hosted a lavish royal feast. Among the guests sat Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer whose precise star charts had reshaped science. The night was long, the wine endless, ...

When you've got to go, you've got to go. It's annoying and uncomfortable when you can't. On a train, for example. The toilet's in such a state you can't face going in. Or on a plane. Maybe a couple is ...

One of the most common consequences of holding in urine is the increased risk of urinary tract infections. When urine stays in the bladder too long, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. These ...