A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and how that communication might break down.
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Pollen can become preserved in sediment deposits over thousands, or even millions, of years.
The recent survey confirmed what many people think – men prefer to stand when peeing. But is that the best way?
As well as the joy that comes with swimming, there can also be some dirty risks.
Urine therapies have been used across cultures for millennia (notably at times when modern medical alternatives weren’t available). Do they still have a place today?
Using urine and signature whistles from other dolphins, a team of scientists has shown that dolphins use signature whistles like names and hold mental representations of other dolphins in their minds.
No, you’re not imagining it. You can pee more in winter. Mostly, there’s nothing to worry about. But it could be a sign of hypothermia.
Doing a ‘just in case’ wee too often, making a lifetime habit of it, can kick off a vicious cycle. You can end up training your bladder to ‘think’ it needs to go when it’s only slightly full.
If rolled out worldwide, our method could replace a quarter of all the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser used in agriculture.
One of the waste products that your kidneys put into your urine is a chemical called urobilin, and it is yellow.
Leptospirosis is spread by rats and other rodents, potentially killing dogs and humans. But we can protect ourselves and our pets.
Most of us get thirsty when we need to drink more water. But there are other tell-tale signs that not all is well.
Some of the things we discard - like urine - can actually be useful resources.
Perhaps you’ve noticed something unusual in the bathroom after you consume this healthy spring vegetable. A Speed Read explains there’s two parts to the stinky puzzle: production and perception.
Incontinence is frighteningly common.
If you’re not sure why you need a urine test or the right way to collect a sample, here’s what you need to know.
Nitrogen trichloride makes swimming pools smell and is a good indicator of plenty of pee.
Beetroot, artificial colours, vitamin supplements, medications and illnesses can change the colour of your urine or bowel motions.
While everyone needs access to proper sanitation to stay healthy, for girls and women it is also an issue of safety and equal participation in society.
By learning a bit more about these body fluids, we can develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of our own biology.
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