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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people try to urinate "just in case" before heading out the door or sitting down to watch a movie. While that's fine occasionally, doing it too often can train your bladder capacity to become ...

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 ...