How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

Q: I have trouble sleeping more than two hours before having to get up to urinate every night. Is there a remedy? Melatonin pills don’t help, nor does soft music. Is there a patch that would help me ...

As you drink water during the day, your body turns extra liquid it doesn’t need into pee. Your bladder stores the urine and eventually alerts you when it’s time to take a trip to the toilet. Just ...

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 ...

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